Volvo S60 2001 vs Hyundai Elantra 2001

 
Volvo S60
2001 - 2004
Hyundai Elantra
2001 - 2003
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.4 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 163 HP112 HP
Torque: 340 NM235 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.5 seconds11.7 seconds
Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive.
Volvo S60 engine produces 51 HP more power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Hyundai Elantra. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.56.4
Real fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100km6.5 l/100km
By specification Volvo S60 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 15 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1070 km in combined cycle850 km in combined cycle
1340 km on highway1070 km on highway
1070 km with real consumption840 km with real consumption
Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Engine production duration: 5 years11 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson
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.
Volvo S60 2001 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation. The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ...  More about Volvo S60 2001 2.4 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.58 m4.50 m
Width: 1.80 m1.72 m
Height: 1.43 m1.42 m
Volvo S60 is larger.
Volvo S60 is 8 cm longer than the Hyundai Elantra, 8 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 424 litres415 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1034 litres1222 litres
Volvo S60 has 9 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Elantra (by 188 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.1 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Hyundai Elantra, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0301`880
Safety:
Quality:
above average

below average
Volvo S60 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Elantra has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 14001000
Pros and Cons: Volvo S60 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
Hyundai Elantra has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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