2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2006 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Terracan and 2006 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo S80 (268 HP @ 1800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (149 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S80 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volvo S80. 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 Volvo S80 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. 2006 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2006 Hyundai Terracan has manual transmission. 2006 Hyundai Terracan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Hyundai Terracan | 2006 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
Model | Terracan | S80 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |