Car comparison

Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSIvsHyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Jetta VI

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2011-2013
VS

Hyundai Sonata VI (YF)

2.4 GDI

201 hp2359 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI

  • Most powerful
    201 hp
    150 kW
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    875 km
    544 mi
  • Largest trunk
    523 L
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSIHyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Power
200hp149kW
201hp150kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,458kg3,214lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
72.5s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
33.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
875km544mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,359cc144cu in
Length
4,644mm183in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,778mm70in
1,835mm72in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,651mm104in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,597mm63in
Rear track
1,538mm61in
1,597mm63in
Ground clearance
139mm5in
-
Trunk volume
510L
523L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
70L
CO2 emissions-
191g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSIHyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI6,300 rpm4,250 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSIHyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
33.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
201 hp
150 kW

Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI has 1 hp more than Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI and Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
1,458 kg
3,214 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
236 km/h
147 mph
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI7.5 s
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI8.5 s

Although Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI has more power, Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI and Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
875 km
544 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
236 km/h
147 mph
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
201 hp
150 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.5 s
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
8.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSIHyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
201 hp
150 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,458 kg
3,214 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
875 km
544 mi
CO2 score
-
191 g/km
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSIHyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 83 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 161 km (100 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 13 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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