2009 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2009 Hyundai i20
To start off, both 2009 Volkswagen Passat and 2009 Hyundai i20 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Passat (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 1152 kg more than 2009 Hyundai i20. 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, 2009 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Volkswagen Passat | 2009 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Hyundai |
Model | Passat | i20 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2307 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2525 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |