Hyundai i40 (VF) or Volkswagen Passat B8?

2011–2019 vs 2014–2023 · Wagon/Sedan vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Boot: i40 (VF) 553 l, Passat B8 650 l.
Lowest consumption: i40 (VF) 4.7 l/100 km, Passat B8 1.7 l/100 km.
Power: i40 (VF) 85–130 kW, Passat B8 88–176 kW.
Standard equipment: i40 (VF) 33 items (Comfort), Passat B8 32 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: Passat B8 from €4,950 (2 listings); no i40 (VF) is listed right now.

Hyundai i40 (VF)2011–2019 · 14 engines · Comfort, Style, Premium, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Passat B82014–2023 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, ConceptlineSpecifications →2 listings from €4,950 →

Only differences

better value

	Hyundai i40 (VF)2011–2019no listings	Volkswagen Passat B82014–20232 listings · from €4,950
Dimensions
Length	Length4,740 mm–4,775 mm	Length4,767 mm
Width	Width1,815 mm	Width1,832 mm
Height	Height1,470 mm	Height1,456 mm–1,516 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,770 mm	Wheelbase2,791 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume503 l–553 l	Trunk volume402 l–650 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,368 kg–1,596 kg	Curb weight1,367 kg–1,727 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank50 l–66 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2011–2019	Production years2014–2023
Body type	Body typeWagon, Sedan	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines10
Power	Power85–130 kW (116–177 hp)	Power88–176 kW (120–239 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · 1.7 CRDi 115	Lowest consumption1.7 l/100 km · 1.4 GTE
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.7 s · 2.0 GDI	Best 0–100 km/h6.3 s · 2.0 BiTDI 240 4Motion Variant
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsComfort · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim33 · Comfort	Items in the base trim32 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim38 · Premium	Items in the top trim41 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort9 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 12
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings2
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€4,950
Average price	Average pricenot specified	Average price€10,275

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Hyundai i40 (VF) or Volkswagen Passat B8?

Length: Hyundai i40 (VF) 4,775 mm, Volkswagen Passat B8 4,767 mm (a 8 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,770 vs 2,791 mm. Boot: 553 vs 650 l.

Which uses less fuel — Hyundai i40 (VF) or Volkswagen Passat B8?

The most frugal Hyundai i40 (VF) uses 4.7 l/100 km (1.7 CRDi 115); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B8 1.7 l/100 km (1.4 GTE).

Which is more powerful — Hyundai i40 (VF) or Volkswagen Passat B8?

The strongest Hyundai i40 (VF) makes 130 kW (177 hp) (2.0 GDI); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B8 176 kW (239 hp) (2.0 BiTDI 240 4Motion Variant).

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