2017 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2017 Volkswagen Passat

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between Sonata and Passat?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the horsepower and fuel economy. And finally, the 2017 Volkswagen Passat has a more powerful engine and gets 2.6 mpg less than the 2017 Hyundai Sonata. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.4 L, Auto, FWD
  • 1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$21,600
$22,440
Engine
Engine
2.4L Inline-4
1.8L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
185 hp
170 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
25 MPG
23 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
35 - 36 MPG
34 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
28 - 29 MPG
27 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.4 in
72.2 in
Length
Length
191.1 in
191.9 in
Height
Height
58.1 in
58.5 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.4 in
110.0 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
97.4 ft2
96.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.4 in
38.3 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
45.5 in
42.4 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
57.9 in
56.9 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.0 in
37.8 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.6 in
39.1 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
56.5 in
57.0 in

Costs

2017 Hyundai Sonata

2017 Volkswagen Passat

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,850 - $2,400
$2,100 - $2,500
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
-
$259 (2017 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T S Auto)
Lease Due
Lease Due
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$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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$14,423 - $14,823
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