Volvo S40 1996 vs Hyundai Lantra 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Volvo S40 engine produces 1 HP more power than Hyundai Lantra, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Hyundai Lantra. Despite the higher power, Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.1 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 Volvo S40 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Lantra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 30 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 Lantra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo V40 | Used also on Hyundai Coupe | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 is 6 cm longer than the Hyundai Lantra, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S40 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 393 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
853 litres | no data | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S40 has 78 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Lantra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Hyundai Lantra, which means Volvo S40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below 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 (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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