2011 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2011 Hyundai Elantra and 2011 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2011 Volvo S80 (240 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (177 Nm). This means 2011 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Elantra | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
| Model | Elantra | S80 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 67 L |
