2008 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2009 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 487 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Sharan.
Because 2008 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Sharan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Hyundai Terracan (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Sharan. (211 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Sharan.
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2008 Hyundai Terracan | 2009 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Terracan | Sharan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 1668 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |