2011 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volvo XC90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volvo XC90 would be higher. At 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (192 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Volvo XC90. (185 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 194 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC90. (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2010 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
| Model | Santa Fe | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 436 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1961 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4685 mm | 4808 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
