2005 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2010 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2010 Hyundai i20 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai i20.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (335 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Passat | 2010 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Hyundai |
| Model | Passat | i20 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 17:01 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2525 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
