2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 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 43 kg more than 2013 Volvo S60.
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, 2013 Volvo S60 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
Model | Santa Fe | S60 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2351 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2097 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1484 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2776 mm |