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Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) · Facelift 2015 3.3 MPivsVolvo XC90 II 2.0 T5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) · Facelift 2015

3.3 MPi

270 hp3342 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2017-2018
VS

Volvo XC90 II

2.0 T5

250 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    270 hp
    201 kW
  • Lightest
    1,758 kg
    3,876 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    1,680 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    189 g/km
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPiVolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
Power
270hp201kW
250hp186kW
Torque
318Nm235lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,758kg3,876lb
2,151kg4,742lb
Gross weight
2,510kg5,534lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
89.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
93.7s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
41.9s
Calculated
47.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
877km545mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,342cc204cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,700mm185in
4,950mm195in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,923mm76in
Height
1,680mm66in
1,776mm70in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,984mm117in
Front track
1,633mm64in
1,673mm66in
Rear track
1,644mm65in
1,675mm66in
Ground clearance-
238mm9in
Trunk volume
1,680L
314L
Max trunk volume-
1,886L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
71L
CO2 emissions
245g/km
189g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPiVolvo XC90 II 2.0 T5PowerTorque
  • Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi6,400 rpm5,300 rpm6,650 rpm
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T55,500 rpm1,800-4,800 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPiVolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.9 s
47.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
270 hp
201 kW
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW

Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi has 20 hp more than Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T5 and Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
318 Nm
235 lb-ft
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
1,758 kg
3,876 lb
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
2,151 kg
4,742 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi8.5 s
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T57.9 s

Although Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi has more power, Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T5 and Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T5 and Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi: 2.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
270 hp
201 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW
7.9 s
215 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,680 L
59.3 cu ft
Length
4,700 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,680 mm
66.1 in
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
314 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T5 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
8.5 s
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPiVolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
Power
270 hp
201 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
318 Nm
235 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,758 kg
3,876 lb
2,151 kg
4,742 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,680 L
59.3 cu ft
Length
4,700 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,680 mm
66.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
314 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
Range score
-
877 km
545 mi
CO2 score
245 g/km
189 g/km
Trunk score
1,680 L
59.3 cu ft
314 L
11.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPiVolvo XC90 II 2.0 T5
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 393 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 1,366 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T5

  • Has 32 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 56 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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