Volvo S80 2003 vs Hyundai Sonata 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo S80) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Hyundai Sonata) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 132 HP more power than Hyundai Sonata, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Hyundai Sonata. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S80 consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S80 could require 555 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S80 consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai Sonata gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
| Volvo S80 is 2 cm longer than the Hyundai Sonata, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo S80 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 523 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1106 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai Sonata has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S80 has 83 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Sonata. This could mean that the Volvo S80 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 2.1 metres more than that of the Hyundai Sonata, which means Volvo S80 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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