Hyundai Lantra 1995 vs Volvo S40 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Hyundai Lantra is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Lantra engine produces 5 HP more power than Volvo S40, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Hyundai Lantra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Lantra consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Lantra could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 5 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.42 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`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Lantra has serious deffects in 150 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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