Car A
Volkswagen Passat B7
With strong efficiency and cargo space, this petrol FWD Passat B7 suits road trips and growing families. It favors practicality and safety over premium touches or outright performance.
Volkswagen Passat B7
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue
Sedan · Hybrid · FWD
Car B
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue
The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue emphasizes efficiency and long-range usability for commuting and road trips. Its 4.5 L/100 km consumption and up to 1000 km range pair with five seats and a 402-liter trunk for everyday practicality.
Why compared
better on fuelbetter valuecomparison picksame body typesame seatssimilar price
Usage fit
Family
64
/
50
City
42
/
57
Budget / value
65
/
56
Road trip
65
/
63
Performance
30
/
31
Cargo
32
/
22
Practical
46
/
33
Premium
28
/
23
Winter
30
/
26
Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen Passat B7 · Orange = Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Volkswagen Passat B7
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Volkswagen Passat B7
- Generous 586 L trunk supports road trips and family cargo needs.
- 6.1 L/100 km combined consumption is efficient for its class on long drives.
- Signals strong safety standing, adding reassurance for families.
- Offers good value in its segment around a 25,000 price point.
- Front-wheel drive in this configuration will not satisfy buyers wanting AWD traction.
- 125 hp and an 8.6 s 0-100 km/h mean it is not aimed at performance driving.
- Not positioned as a premium choice if you want upscale features and finishes.
- Five seats only—no third row for larger families.
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue
- Excellent efficiency (4.5 L/100 km) for low running costs
- Long 1000 km range minimizes fuel stops on road trips
- Five seats and 402 liters of trunk space support daily needs
- Priced at 24,000, offering good value in its segment
- Not ideal for cargo-heavy use despite a 402-liter trunk
- Performance is modest; 0–100 km/h in 8.6 s won’t thrill enthusiasts
- FWD only, with no all-wheel-drive option
- Not aimed at premium buyers or luxury features
Verdict
Pick Volkswagen Passat B7 if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Volkswagen Passat B7 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue if…
More power
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue puts out 192 hp vs 125 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.