Hyundai Sonata 1993 vs Volvo 850 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 146 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 231 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 6 HP more power than Volvo 850, but torque is 59 NM less than Volvo 850. Thanks to more power Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 7.9 | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Sonata could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo 850 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Galloper | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Sonata is 3 cm longer than the Volvo 850, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 373 litres | 445 litres | |
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Volvo 850 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai Sonata has 72 litres less trunk space than the Volvo 850. This could mean that the Hyundai Sonata uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo 850. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1600 | |
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