2009 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2010 Volvo V50
To start off, 2010 Volvo V50 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo V50 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. (176 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo V50 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo V50 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 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, 2010 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. (228 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Sonata.
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2009 Hyundai Sonata | 2010 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
Model | Sonata | V50 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1318 kg | 1598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4521 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 57 L |