Volvo S40 2007 vs Hyundai Elantra 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 158 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S40 engine produces 7 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra, but torque is 7 NM more than Hyundai Elantra. Due to the lower power, Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Elantra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hyundai Elantra 2010 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Hyundai Elantra 2010 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 is 5 cm shorter than the Hyundai Elantra, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 402 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Volvo S40 has 2 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Hyundai Elantra, which means Volvo S40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 5200 | |
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