2007 Hyundai Accent vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Accent and 2007 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2007 Hyundai Accent and 2007 Volkswagen Passat are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Accent. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 370 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Accent. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Accent. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Accent. 2007 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Accent has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Accent will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Hyundai Accent | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Accent | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |