Hyundai Lantra 2000 vs Volvo V50 2006
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo V50 is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Lantra engine produces 14 HP more power than Volvo V50, but torque is 5 NM less than Volvo V50. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Lantra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 7.2 | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Lantra consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Lantra could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V50 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Coupe | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V50 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Lantra 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: | 4.45 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.45 m | |
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Hyundai Lantra is smaller. Hyundai Lantra is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo V50, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Lantra is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1307 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Lantra is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo V50. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2000 | |
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