2010 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2010 Hyundai Elantra and 2010 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 603 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 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 S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. 2010 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2010 Hyundai Elantra has manual transmission. 2010 Hyundai Elantra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Hyundai Elantra | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
| Model | Elantra | S80 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4506 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
