2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2000 Volvo S70
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volvo S70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volvo S70 would be higher. At 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2000 Volvo S70. (138 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2000 Volvo S70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volvo S70 weights approximately 6 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Volvo S70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volvo S70. (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volvo S70.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2000 Volvo S70 | |
Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
Model | Santa Fe | S70 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3458 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |