2006 Audi S3 vs. 2006 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, both 2006 Audi S3 and 2006 Hyundai Terracan were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S3 (222 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 732 kg more than 2006 Audi S3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Hyundai Terracan (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi S3. (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi S3.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi S3 | 2006 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | Audi | Hyundai |
Model | S3 | Terracan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 98 mm |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2162 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |