2009 Hyundai i30 vs. 2009 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai i30 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Terracan (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i30. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 753 kg more than 2009 Hyundai i30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai i30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Hyundai Terracan (345 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i30. (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai i30 | 2009 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | i30 | Terracan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1409 kg | 2162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |
