Hyundai Elantra 2003 vs Volvo S40 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 24 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 105 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.6 | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Elantra could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
| Hyundai Elantra 2003 2.0 engine: The Hyundai/Kia 2.0 CRDi engine with the D4EA code is a cast-iron diesel unit introduced in the early 2000s. It is known for solid durability and, when properly maintained, can often reach 300,000–400,000 km. The engine appeared in several versions over the years. Early variants produced around 112 hp with a conventional ... More about Hyundai Elantra 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Hyundai Elantra is 5 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1222 litres | 883 litres | |
| Hyundai Elantra has 11 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Elantra (by 339 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 0.9 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`880 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Elantra has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2000 | |
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