Hyundai Sonata 2001 vs Volvo S60 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 37 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 9.2 | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Sonata could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S60 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: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Optima, Hyundai Coupe | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Sonata might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Sonata 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: | 4.75 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Hyundai Sonata is larger, but slightly lower. Hyundai Sonata is 17 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 2 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1034 litres | |
| Hyundai Sonata has 6 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Hyundai Sonata can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2800 | |
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