2008 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2008 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Veracruz and 2008 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Veracruz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2008 Volvo S40. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S40 weights approximately 274 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz.
Because 2008 Hyundai Veracruz is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volvo S40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz 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, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S40. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S40.
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2008 Hyundai Veracruz | 2008 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
Model | Veracruz | S40 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3776 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1339 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 62 L |