2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vs. 2016 Volkswagen Passat

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What is the main difference between Sonata Hybrid and Passat?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the fuel economy, market segment, starting price, and horsepower. First of all, the 2016 Volkswagen Passat is priced $3,560 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Also, the 2016 Passat has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2016 Sonata Hybrid gets 14.5 more mpg. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
  • 1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$26,000
$22,440
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4
1.8L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
193 hp
170 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
38 - 39 MPG
25 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
41 - 42 MPG
36 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
40 - 41 MPG
29 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
57.9 in
58.5 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.4 in
110.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
97.4 ft2
96.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40 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 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

2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,400
$1,950 - $2,500
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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