2010 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2010 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2010 Hyundai Elantra and 2010 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo V50 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo V50 weights approximately 167 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. 2010 Volvo V50 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 V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Hyundai Elantra | 2010 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
Model | Elantra | V50 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1499 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4475 mm | 4521 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1519 mm | 1458 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |