2000 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2000 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2000 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volvo S60 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 251 kg more than 2000 Volvo S60.
Because 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Volvo S60 (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2000 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2000 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
Model | Santa Fe | S60 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.9 seconds | 8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1718 kg | 1467 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.7 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |