Samsung SM 5 (1998 – 2004) vs Hyundai XG (1999 – 2003): specs compared
The Hyundai XG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 192 hp against 173 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.3 s against 9.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 203 km/h. The Samsung SM 5 uses less fuel, from 9.2 L/100 km against 9.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,321 kg against 1,506 kg.
| Specification |
Samsung
SM 5
1998 – 2004
|
Hyundai
XG
1999 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | South Korea |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2004 | 1999 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 133 – 173 hp | 163 – 192 hp |
| Torque | 161 – 221 Nm | 230 – 258 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.8 – 11.1 s | 9.3 – 10.1 s |
| Top speed | 188 – 203 km/h | 183 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.2 – 10.3 L/100 km | 9.8 – 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,826 mm | 4,859 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,321 – 1,445 kg | 1,506 – 1,579 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.