Hyundai Lantra 1995 vs Volvo S40 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Hyundai Lantra engine produces 1 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo S40. Despite less power, Hyundai Lantra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Lantra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Hyundai Lantra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Hyundai Lantra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Lantra consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 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 | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Coupe | Used also on Volvo V40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Lantra is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Lantra is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 393 litres | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 853 litres | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage space. Hyundai Lantra has 78 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Lantra is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Hyundai Lantra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Lantra has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
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