2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Terracan and 2006 Kia Sportage 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 Hyundai Terracan (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 475 kg more than 2006 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Terracan | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Terracan | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |
