Hyundai i40 (2011 – 2018) vs Volkswagen Passat (2010 – 2014): specs compared
The Hyundai i40 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 178 hp against 170 hp. The Volkswagen Passat is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 9.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 223 km/h against 212 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.3 L/100 km against 4.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,440 kg against 1,493 kg.
| Specification |
Hyundai
i40
2011 – 2018
|
Volkswagen
Passat
2010 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Germany |
| Documented years | 2011 – 2018 | 2010 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 178 hp | 105 – 170 hp |
| Torque | 164 – 441 Nm | 201 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.6 – 12.3 s | 8.5 – 12.2 s |
| Top speed | 122 – 212 km/h | 195 – 223 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 7.6 L/100 km | 4.3 – 6.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,770 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 2,062 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,771 mm | 2,713 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,493 – 1,620 kg | 1,440 – 1,591 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.