2012 Hyundai i30 vs. 2012 Hyundai Terracan

To start off, both 2012 Hyundai i30 and 2012 Hyundai Terracan were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Terracan (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i30. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Terracan.

Because 2012 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai i30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Hyundai Terracan (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i30. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i30.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Hyundai i30 2012 Hyundai Terracan
Make Hyundai Hyundai
Model i30 Terracan
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1590 cc 2902 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 124 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 154 Nm 339 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 77 mm 97.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85.4 mm 98 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 19.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 192 km/hour 166 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11 seconds 13.9 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1214 kg 1119 kg
Vehicle Length 4250 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.2 L/100km 9.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 75 L


 

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