2011 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2011 Volvo C30
To start off, both 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2011 Volvo C30 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 319 kg more than 2011 Volvo C30.
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 C30 (350 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. (336 Nm). This means 2011 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2011 Volvo C30 has manual transmission. 2011 Volvo C30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2011 Volvo C30 | |
Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
Model | Santa Fe | C30 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 336 Nm | 350 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4676 mm | 4252 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1448 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |