2011 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volvo XC60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volvo XC60 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC60 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Sonata. (200 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2010 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 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 XC60 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Sonata. (249 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
| Model | Sonata | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4821 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2794 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
