The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 23,000
€ 43,700
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
VW Passat GTE
57.9
71.5
82.7
58.4
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.9 in
Height
58.4 in
109.1
186.6
109.7
191.9
186.6 in
Length
191.9 in
109.1 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
VW Passat GTE
3190 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
624 lb
16.36 %
General
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
VW Passat GTE
VF
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
133 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
VW Passat GTE
122 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
23.98 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
37 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
29 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
680 mi
Range
2219 mi
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
680 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
121.2 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
