Volvo V40 (2012 – 2016) vs Hyundai Elantra GT (2012 – 2015): specs compared
The Volvo V40 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 213 hp against 173 hp. It uses less fuel, from 3.6 L/100 km against 7.8 L/100 km. The Hyundai Elantra GT is the lighter car, from 1,245 kg against 1,441 kg. At 4,369 mm, the Volvo V40 is 69 mm longer than the Hyundai Elantra GT.
| Specification |
Volvo
V40
2012 – 2016
|
Hyundai
Elantra GT
2012 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2012 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 15 | 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 114 – 213 hp | 147 – 175 hp |
| Torque | 24 – 400 Nm | 176 – 209 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 12.1 s | — |
| Top speed | 180 – 230 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.6 – 7.5 L/100 km | 7.8 – 8.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,369 mm | 4,300 mm |
| Width | 1,783 – 1,801 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,420 – 1,471 mm | 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,646 – 2,647 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,441 – 1,635 kg | 1,245 – 1,319 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.