2005 Hyundai Atos vs. 2005 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Atos and 2005 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,434 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S40 (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Atos. (57 HP @ 5450 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S40 weights approximately 516 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Atos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Volvo S40 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Atos. (89 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Hyundai Atos | 2005 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
Model | Atos | S40 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1085 cc | 2434 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5450 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 884 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |