2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2006 Volvo V70

To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Terracan and 2006 Volvo V70 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, both vehicles can yield 161 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 512 kg more than 2006 Volvo V70.

Because 2006 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volvo V70. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo V70. (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo V70.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Hyundai Terracan 2006 Volvo V70
Make Hyundai Volvo
Model Terracan V70
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2902 cc 2401 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 161 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 346 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 97.1 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98 mm 93.2 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 168 km/hour 210 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13 seconds 9.8 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2162 kg 1650 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 6.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 70 L


 

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