Model Compare
Comparing the "2017 Volkswagen Passat" and "2017 Hyundai Sonata"
Overview
MSRP
$22,440
$21,600
MPG (Combined)
27
29
Engine
170-hp, 1.8-liter I-4 (regular gas)
185-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)
Transmission
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Seats
5
5
Consumer Rating
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Pricing
List Price
$23,260
$22,485
MSRP
$22,440
$21,600
Invoice Price
$21,520
$20,718
Destination Charge
$820
$885
Fuel Economy
Combined MPG
27
29
City MPG
23
25
Highway MPG
34
36
Convenience
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not available
Not available
Compass
Standard
Available
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
Not available
Driver and passenger
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Urethane
Gear Shift Knob Trim
Urethane
Urethane
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Standard
Standard
Clock
Analog
In-dash
12-Volt DC Power Outlet
3
3
Retained Accessory Power
Standard
Standard
Dome Light
Fade
Fade
Glovebox Light
Not available
Standard
Map Light
Not available
Front
Cargo Light
Standard
Standard
Cupholders
Front and rear
Front and rear
Programmable Garage-Door Opener
Available
Available
Voice Recorder
Not available
Not available
Tire Mobility Kit
Not available
Not available
Rearview Mirror
Day-night
Day-night
Rear Window Defogger
Standard
Standard
Floor Mats
Available: Rubber front & rear
Available: Carpeted front & rear
USB Ports
Not available
Not available
Hands Free Auto-Opening Liftgate/Trunk
Not available
Not available
Proximity Key
Not available
Not available
Specifications
Length
191.9 "
191.1 "
Wheelbase
110.4 "
110.4 "
Front Track
62.1 "
63.5 "
Rear Track
61.0 "
63.8 "
Width
72.2 "
73.4 "
Turning Radius
18.2 '
17.9 '
Height
58.5 "
58.1 "
Horsepower
170 @ 4,800 rpm
185 @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
184 @ 1,500 rpm
178 @ 4,000 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
Bore and Stroke
3.25 / 3.31 "
3.46 / 3.82 "
Drag Coefficient
.29
.27
Curb Weight
3,263 lbs.
3,250 lbs.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
4,519 lbs.
4,497 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
1,000 lbs.
Not available
Passenger Volume
102 cu.ft.
106 cu.ft.
Front Legroom
42.4 "
45.5 "
Front Headroom
38.3 "
40.4 "
Front Hip Room
Not available
55.3 "
Front Shoulder Room
56.9 "
57.9 "
Rear Legroom
39.1 "
35.6 "
Rear Headroom
37.8 "
38.0 "
Rear Hip Room
Not available
56.1 "
Rear Shoulder Room
57.0 "
56.5 "
Maximum Luggage Volume
15.9 cu.ft.
16.3 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
15.9 cu.ft.
16.3 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume Seats Folded
Not available
Not available
Maximum Interior Cargo Volume
15.9 cu.ft.
16.3 cu.ft.
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