2006 Hyundai Grandeur vs. 2012 Volvo S60
To start off, 2012 Volvo S60 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Grandeur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Grandeur would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Grandeur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo S60 (325 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Grandeur. (232 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Grandeur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S60 weights approximately 19 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Grandeur. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Hyundai Grandeur. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Volvo S60 (479 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Grandeur. (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Grandeur.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Grandeur | 2012 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
| Model | Grandeur | S60 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1759 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |
