Hyundai Elantra 2010 vs Volvo S40 2007

 
Hyundai Elantra
2010 - 2014
Volvo S40
2007 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualAutomatic
Engine: 1.6 Petrol2.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 132 HP140 HP
Torque: 158 NM220 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.7 seconds11 seconds
Hyundai Elantra engine produces 8 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 62 NM less than Volvo S40. Despite less power, Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.19.1
Real fuel consumption: 7.6 l/100km9.0 l/100km
The Hyundai Elantra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Hyundai Elantra consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Hyundai Elantra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Elantra consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40.
Fuel tank capacity: 48 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 780 km in combined cycle680 km in combined cycle
940 km on highway920 km on highway
630 km with real consumption680 km with real consumption

Engines

Engine production duration: 15 years13 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i30Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V50, Volvo S70
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The Volvo S40 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.

Dimensions

Length: 4.53 m4.48 m
Width: 1.78 m1.77 m
Height: 1.45 m1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Elantra is 5 cm longer than the Volvo S40, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 402 litres404 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data883 litres
Hyundai Elantra has 2 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40.
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Hyundai Elantra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8001`940
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no data
average
Average price (€): 52004200
Pros and Cons: Hyundai Elantra has
  • timing chain engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
Volvo S40 has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • lower price
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