2005 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2010 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sienna is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 326 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Tucson 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, 2010 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (245 Nm). This means 2010 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Tucson | 2010 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Tucson | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1966 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
