2006 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2006 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Elantra and 2006 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo S80 (198 HP @ 1800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S80 weights approximately 376 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. 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, 2006 Volvo S80 (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. 2006 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2006 Hyundai Elantra has manual transmission. 2006 Hyundai Elantra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Hyundai Elantra | 2006 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
Model | Elantra | S80 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |