2007 Hyundai XG 350 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai XG 350 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. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai XG 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai XG 350. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai XG 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai XG 350 weights approximately 307 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
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 Hyundai XG 350 (292 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai XG 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. 2007 Hyundai XG 350 has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai XG 350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Hyundai XG 350 | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | XG 350 | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |