2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2005 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V70 (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 116 kg more than 2005 Volvo V70.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 V70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
Model | Santa Fe | V70 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |