2009 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 and 2009 Hyundai Terracan were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 1225 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Audi A8 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A8 | 2009 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | Audi | Hyundai |
Model | A8 | Terracan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2965 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 10.7 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 | 930 kg | 2155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |