2007 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2009 Volvo S80
To start off, 2009 Volvo S80 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S80 (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 557 kg more than 2009 Volvo S80.
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, 2009 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. 2009 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Terracan has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Terracan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Hyundai Terracan | 2009 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
Model | Terracan | S80 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2900 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 1598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |