2006 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (310 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Terracan. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 43 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Terracan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Terracan. (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Hyundai |
| Model | Touareg | Terracan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4921 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1162 kg | 1119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
