2021 Hyundai Sonata vs 2020 Volkswagen Passat

2021 Hyundai Sonata

2020 Volkswagen Passat

#14 in Mid-Size Cars

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Limited 1.6T

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sonata Limited 1.6T	27	37	$32,267	$33,950
Sonata N Line 2.5T	23	33	$31,649	$33,300
Sonata SE 2.5L	28	38	$22,766	$23,700
Sonata SEL 2.5L	27	37	$24,524	$25,800
Sonata SEL Plus 1.6T	27	37	$26,899	$28,300
Sonata Hybrid Blue 2.0L	50	54	$26,460	$27,750
Sonata Hybrid Limited 2.0L	45	51	$33,655	$35,300
Sonata Hybrid SEL 2.0L	45	51	$28,509	$29,900

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2.0T R-Line Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Passat 2.0T R-Line Automatic	23	34	$27,471	$28,645
Passat 2.0T S Automatic	23	34	$22,052	$22,995
Passat 2.0T SE Automatic	23	34	$24,786	$25,845
Passat 2.0T SEL Automatic	23	34	$29,820	$31,095

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,267

$27,471

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,950

$28,645

Monthly Payment Estimate

$566 / month

$477 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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5.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Hyundai Sonata wears luxury threads in pricey models, but all versions get excellent safety and warranty coverage.

The 2020 VW Passat’s new-look exterior comes for free; it’s the same price or less than the outgoing version.

TCC Likes

Sleek design
Cabin is quiet
Rides like a luxury car

Good base price
Standard active safety features
Good looks outside

TCC Dislikes

Chromey
The frown up front
Relaxed; almost sedate

Clunky 6-speed automatic
Top trims aren’t impressive
Outdated touchscreen already

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

54.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.9

56.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

37.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

Front Leg Room (in)

46.1

42.4

Front Hip Room (in)

54.6

Second Leg Room (in)

34.8

39.1

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.4

102

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

5.4

Length, Overall (in)

192.9

193.6

Height, Overall (in)

56.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.3

Wheelbase (in)

111.8

110.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.2

72.2

Track Width, Front (in)

63.1

62.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.9

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

10.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

12.3

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.9

18.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.9

36.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/45VR18

P235/40HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/45VR18

P235/40HR19

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3336

3325

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Engine

Displacement

1.6 L/98

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

180 @ 5500

174 @ 5200

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

195 @ 1500

206 @ 1700

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.37

3.88

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.86

1.56

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

0.85

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.24

3.19

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.91

2.51

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

1.14

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.67

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.72

4.46

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Sonata

Volkswagen Passat

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.9

6.6

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Hyundai Sonata

2021 Sonata is available
Lease: From $179 per month
Rebate: Up to $2,500 cash
Finance: From 0.0% APR for 60 months

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2020 Volkswagen Passat

2021 VW Passat is here; 2020s still available
Rebates: Unadvertised discounts + $500 for select customers
Finance: From 0% APR for 72 months
Lease: From $259 per month for 39 months

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