2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2006 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2006 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,434 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S40. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 376 kg more than 2006 Volvo S40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volvo S40. 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 Volvo S40 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2006 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
| Model | Santa Fe | S40 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2434 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |
