Hyundai Elantra 2001 vs Volvo S40 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 10 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Elantra consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Elantra consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 1130 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Elantra is 2 cm longer than the Volvo S40, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1222 litres | 853 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Hyundai Elantra has 56 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. This could mean that the Hyundai Elantra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Elantra (by 369 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`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Elantra has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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