Volvo XC90 2005 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 335 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC90 engine produces 13 HP more power than Hyundai Santa FE, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Hyundai Santa FE. Thanks to more power Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo XC90 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC90 could require 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo XC90 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai Santa FE gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo XC90 2005 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 XC90 2005 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.72 m | |
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Volvo XC90 is larger. Volvo XC90 is 12 cm longer than the Hyundai Santa FE, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC90 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 249 litres | 969 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2404 litres | 2274 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo XC90 has 720 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Santa FE. This could mean that the Volvo XC90 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 130 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 1.8 metres more than that of the Hyundai Santa FE, which means Volvo XC90 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`735 | 2`520 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Hyundai Santa FE has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC90 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Hyundai Santa FE, so Hyundai Santa FE quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.1/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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