The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 43,200
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI is 1.1 inches shorter and 0.2 inches narrower.
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
57.9
71.5
82.7
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
109.1
186.6
106.8
187.8
186.6 in
Length
187.8 in
109.1 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3190 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.96 %
General
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
VF
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
133 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
23.98 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
37 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
680 mi
Range
454 mi
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
680 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
121.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
176.2 kWh
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
121.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
