Hyundai Accent 2006 vs Volvo S40 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Hyundai Accent) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo S40) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 146 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Hyundai Accent is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Accent engine produces 2 HP more power than Volvo S40, but torque is 94 NM less than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Hyundai Accent reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Accent consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Accent could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Accent consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Elantra, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Accent might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
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Hyundai Accent is smaller, but slightly higher. Hyundai Accent is 20 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Accent is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Hyundai Accent has 14 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Accent is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Hyundai Accent can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`580 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3600 | |
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