2010 Volvo S80 vs. 2012 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volvo S80 would be higher. Both 2010 Volvo S80 and 2012 Hyundai Elantra are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 427 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Elantra.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 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 2012 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 2012 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo S80 | 2012 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | Volvo | Hyundai |
| Model | S80 | Elantra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1759 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4486 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 53 L |
