Volvo V60 2018 vs Hyundai i40 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V60 engine produces 49 HP more power than Hyundai i40, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Hyundai i40. Thanks to more power Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V60 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i40, which means that by driving the Volvo V60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V60 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 128 mm (5 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai i40 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Hyundai i40 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo V40, Volvo XC60, Volvo XC40 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Optima | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai i40 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. | |||
| Volvo V60 2018 2.0 engine: The Volvo D4204T14 is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel from the VEA engine family, equipped with a twin-turbo setup and producing around 190 hp. It is a modern and efficient engine designed for good fuel economy and strong performance. When properly maintained, it can reach roughly ... More about Volvo V60 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V60 and Hyundai i40 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 529 litres | 506 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1364 litres | 1672 litres | |
| Volvo V60 has 23 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai i40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i40 (by 308 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.94 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V60 is 0.36 metres more than that of the Hyundai i40. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`260 kg | 2`150 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i40 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 22 600 | 7600 | |
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