Hyundai Terracan 2004 vs Volvo XC90 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Hyundai Terracan) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo XC90) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 345 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Terracan engine produces 47 HP less power than Volvo XC90, but torque is 25 NM more than Volvo XC90. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Terracan reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 11.0 | |
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The Hyundai Terracan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Terracan consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the Hyundai Terracan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Terracan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Kia Carnival | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Terracan engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.74 m | |
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Hyundai Terracan is smaller, but higher. Hyundai Terracan is 9 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Terracan is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1170 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1955 litres | 2404 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai Terracan has 921 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC90. The Volvo XC90 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 449 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Terracan is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Hyundai Terracan can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`620 | 2`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4000 | |
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