2008 Audi A8 vs. 2008 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, both 2008 Audi A8 and 2008 Hyundai Terracan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 325 kg more than 2008 Audi A8.
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, 2008 Audi A8 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A8 | 2008 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Audi | Hyundai |
| Model | A8 | Terracan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 19.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
