2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2008 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 807 kg more than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RAV4. (335 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Terracan | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Terracan | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
