2007 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Terracan and 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Terracan (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Because 2007 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Hyundai Terracan (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (241 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. 2007 Hyundai Terracan has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Terracan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Terracan | 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Terracan | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.3 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
