Hyundai Sonata 2001 vs Volvo S80 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Hyundai Sonata) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo S80) 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 belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 33 HP more power than Volvo S80, but torque is 45 NM less than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 6.4 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Sonata could require 495 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1630 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Optima, Hyundai Coupe | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo 850, Volvo S70 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Sonata is 7 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1106 litres | |
| Hyundai Sonata has 10 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo S80. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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