Volvo S90 (1997 – 1998) vs Hyundai XG (1999 – 2003): specs compared
The Volvo S90 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 204 hp against 192 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 9.3 s. The Hyundai XG has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 210 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.8 L/100 km against 11.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,506 kg against 1,543 kg. The Volvo S90 dates from 1997 – 1998, the Hyundai XG from 1999 – 2003.
| Specification |
Volvo
S90
1997 – 1998
|
Hyundai
XG
1999 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | South Korea |
| Documented years | 1997 – 1998 | 1999 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 179 – 204 hp | 163 – 192 hp |
| Torque | 260 – 267 Nm | 230 – 258 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 9.1 s | 9.3 – 10.1 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 183 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.0 – 11.4 L/100 km | 9.8 – 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,870 mm | 4,859 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,770 mm | 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,543 – 1,558 kg | 1,506 – 1,579 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.