2008 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Sonata and 2008 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,657 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 335 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta.
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 Hyundai Sonata (250 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. (241 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. 2008 Hyundai Sonata has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Sonata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Sonata | 2008 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Sonata | Jetta |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2657 cc | 2480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |