2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 11 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volvo S80 (320 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (292 Nm). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
| Model | Santa Fe | S80 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
