2012 Volvo XC60 vs. 2011 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC60 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo XC60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Accent. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 829 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Accent. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai Accent. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Volvo XC60 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Accent. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Volvo XC60 | 2011 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Volvo | Hyundai |
Model | XC60 | Accent |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1916 kg | 1087 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4369 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1699 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |