2009 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 4,414 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 413 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Terracan | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
| Model | Terracan | S80 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4414 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5950 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 1742 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 | 13.3 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
