2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2006 Volvo S40

To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Terracan and 2006 Volvo S40 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 Volvo S40 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 729 kg more than 2006 Volvo S40.

Because 2006 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volvo S40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Terracan will offer significantly more control. 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S40. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S40.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Hyundai Terracan 2006 Volvo S40
Make Hyundai Volvo
Model Terracan S40
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2902 cc 2435 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 161 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 346 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 97.1 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98 mm 90 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 168 km/hour 220 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13 seconds 8.5 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2162 kg 1433 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 4470 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2650 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 8.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 62 L


 

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