Volvo XC60 2013 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 422 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC60 engine produces 18 HP more power than Hyundai Santa FE, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Hyundai Santa FE. Thanks to more power Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC60 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE, which means that by driving the Volvo XC60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC60 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volvo XC60 has 4x4: This Volvo has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive. It analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster application when needed. During normal driving, the torque split is 100% to the front and no torque to the rear. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50% to 50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 350'000 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 XC60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo XC70 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Sorento, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Santa FE might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hyundai Santa FE 2010 2.2 engine: In 2009, Hyundai-Kia introduced a new generation of R-series diesel engines. The 2.2-liter version featured a cast-iron block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a Bosch CP4 Common Rail fuel ... More about Hyundai Santa FE 2010 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.73 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo XC60 is 2 cm shorter than the Hyundai Santa FE, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo XC60 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1455 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage space. Volvo XC60 has 33 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Santa FE. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC60 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Hyundai Santa FE, which means Volvo XC60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 8800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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