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Hyundai Azera vs. Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

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Re: Azera equipment [jeffreid] by snakeweasel
Dec 06, 2005 (3:08 pm)
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Replying to: jeffreid (Dec 05, 2005 8:04 am)

The SE will have a premium package that will consist of a roof,
 
Ok I have to ask, if you don't get the premium package you don't get a roof?
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Re: Nice little Passat/Elantra [bjbird2] by averigejoe
Dec 06, 2005 (4:46 pm)
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5 of 34 Re: Azera vs. Passat vs. LaCrosse [bjbird2] by averigejoe Nov 20, 2005 (5:59 pm)
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Replying to: bjbird2 (Nov 20, 2005 3:54 pm)
 
Azera is Hyundai's new top-of-the-line sedan. It is much larger than the Passat. Azera has 106.9 cu. ft. for passengers and 17 in the trunk.
The 2006 Passat has 96 for passengers and 14.2 in the trunk. I think the 2002 had 95 cu. ft. for passengers.
 
That makes the Passat about as roomy for passengers as an Elantra.
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Re: Nice little Passat/Elantra [bjbird2] by averigejoe
Dec 06, 2005 (5:22 pm)
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Replying to: bjbird2 (Dec 06, 2005 2:20 pm)

Make that 2006 Passat only 95.2 cubic feet for passengers according to Volkswagen on a Yahoo website. http://autos.yahoo.com/newcars/volkswagen_passatsedan_3.6l_2006/18181/style_specs.html;_yl- - t=Ah1rpAgmJFqSYUx0f9G9nYBXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTE2MWFla2V2BGNvbG8DZQRsA1dTMQRwb3MDMgRzZWMDc3IEdn- - RpZANERlg1XzMw?p=cap
 
That makes the Passat as roomy for passengers as an Elantra.
 
The Passat 3.6 L is nearly as heavy as the Azera. The VW is only 53 pounds lighter than the Azera Limited.
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Passat vs. Azera by fdcapt2
Dec 06, 2005 (7:11 pm)
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The difference between the 2 isn't as much as some people want you to think. Granted, the Azera is a bigger car, but not to the point where you can call the Passat small. After checking a few other models that are in the same class ?? the Azera is bigger in some measurements, close in others, and smaller in a few. Believe me when I tell you the Passat isn't a small car. I'm a big guy, and I feel comfortable in the Passat. I test drove the Acura TL, and even though it's a beautiful car, it's tight inside. Same with the Maxima. I don't think you can really call any of these cars small, but in my case, the Passat feels good. Add in 20 more HP, and 10 pounds more torque, plus an extra gear, and quite a few more options, and we have a nice car. Once again, my opinion.
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Re: Nice little Passat/Elantra [averigejoe] by bjbird2
Dec 06, 2005 (8:59 pm)
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Replying to: averigejoe (Dec 06, 2005 4:46 pm)

Actually you're right, the Sonata is larger in most areas, but not a lot. The Passat has more rear legroom.
 
Interior Passat- Sonata
Front Headroom 38.4 in.-40.1 in.
Rear Headroom 37.8 in.-38.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room 55.7 in.-57.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room 54.6 in.-56.9 in.
Front Hip Room Being Researched-55.5 in.
Rear Hip Room Being Researched-55.3 in.
Front Leg Room 41.4 in.-43.7 in.
Rear Leg Room 37.7 in.-37.4 in.
Maximum Luggage Capacity 14.2 cu.ft.-16.3 cu.ft.
Maximum Seating 5- 5
#39 of 93
Re: Nice little Passat/Elantra [bjbird2] by averigejoe
Dec 07, 2005 (10:20 am)
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Replying to: bjbird2 (Dec 06, 2005 8:59 pm)

Those size differences between Passat and Sonata are all pretty significant, except for the rear legroom which is a small fraction of an inch.
C'mon, who are you trying to fool? You are only fooling yourself!
Sizewise, compare the Passat to the little Elantra. Your numbers should be a lot closer. Except the trunk.
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Re: Passat features compared to Azera features [fdcapt2] by njerald
Dec 07, 2005 (4:10 pm)
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Replying to: fdcapt2 (Dec 05, 2005 10:08 pm)

The Azera has 11% more interior room and almost a 20% bigger trunk than the Passat. The Passat isn't small except in comparisons with bigger vehicles.
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Re: Passat/Elantra [njerald] by averigejoe
Dec 07, 2005 (4:17 pm)
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Replying to: njerald (Dec 07, 2005 4:10 pm)

But the Passat has the same interior passenger space as the Elantra, right?
The Elantra is a pretty small car even though the EPA calls it a midsized car.
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Re: Passat/Elantra [averigejoe] by njerald
Dec 07, 2005 (7:46 pm)
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Replying to: averigejoe (Dec 07, 2005 4:17 pm)

Passat is slightly roomier (interior and trunk volume) than the Elantra and slightly smaller (interior and trunk volume)than the Honda Accord.
 
Some people aren't interested in the roominess but are after other attributes.
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Re: Passat/Elantra [njerald] by bjbird2
Dec 07, 2005 (9:16 pm)
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Replying to: njerald (Dec 07, 2005 7:46 pm)

Well said, and the Passat definitely does offer other attributes.
I can honestly say it's been the best ALL AROUND car of the 30+ cars that I've owned.

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