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Hyundai Azera vs Volkswagen Passat

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2017 Hyundai Azera

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2022 Volkswagen Passat

Overview

SpecHyundai AzeraBaseVolkswagen PassatSE
Selected trimBaseSE
Body styleSedanSedan
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission6-speed shiftable automatic6-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20172022

Pricing & market

SpecHyundai AzeraBaseVolkswagen PassatSE
MSRP$34,100$27,575 (best)
Lowest listing price$8,520 (best)
Median listing price$15,493 (best)
Highest listing price$18,500 (best)
For sale now06 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecHyundai AzeraBaseVolkswagen PassatSE
Combined MPG23 MPG28 MPG (best)
City MPG20 MPG24 MPG (best)
Highway MPG28 MPG36 MPG (best)
Fuel tank18.5 gal18.5 gal

Performance

SpecHyundai AzeraBaseVolkswagen PassatSE
Horsepower293 hp (best)174 hp
Torque255 lb-ft (best)206 lb-ft
Engine size3.3 L (best)2 L
CylindersV6I4

Size & capability

SpecHyundai AzeraBaseVolkswagen PassatSE
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume16.3 cu ft (best)15.9 cu ft
Payload1,144 lbs (best)948 lbs
Curb weight3,684 lbs3,314 lbs (best)
Wheelbase112 in (best)110.4 in
Length193.7 in (best)193.6 in
Width73.2 in (best)72.6 in
Height57.9 in58.7 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecHyundai AzeraBaseVolkswagen PassatSE
NHTSA overall4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)3 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)3 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)1None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimHyundai AzeraVolkswagen Passat
1

Base

$34,100 MSRP(Currently comparing)

SE

$27,575 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Limited

$39,300 MSRP

R-Line

$29,575 MSRP

3

Limited Edition

$30,575 MSRP

Live inventory

Hyundai Azera vs Volkswagen Passat FAQ

Which is better: 2017 Hyundai Azera or 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2017 Hyundai Azera vs 2022 Volkswagen Passat on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2017 Hyundai Azera or 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2022 Volkswagen Passat starts lower at $27,575. Live Volkswagen Passat listings start at $8,520.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2017 Hyundai Azera or 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
The 2022 Volkswagen Passat leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (27,575).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2017 Hyundai Azera or 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
The 2022 Volkswagen Passat leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (28).
Which has better horsepower: 2017 Hyundai Azera or 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
The 2017 Hyundai Azera leads on horsepower in this comparison (293).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2017 Hyundai Azera vs 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Volkswagen Passat (4/5 NHTSA overall).