2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2006 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Terracan and 2006 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo XC90 (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 180 kg more than 2006 Volvo XC90.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo XC90. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Terracan | 2006 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
| Model | Terracan | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 1982 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
