2008 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Elantra and 2008 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 121 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Elantra.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. 2008 Hyundai Elantra has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Elantra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Elantra | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Elantra | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1253 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |