2006 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2006 Saturn Vue
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Tucson and 2006 Saturn Vue were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saturn Vue (144 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 6 kg more than 2006 Saturn Vue.
Because 2006 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Saturn Vue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Hyundai Tucson (245 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn Vue. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Tucson | 2006 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Hyundai | Saturn |
| Model | Tucson | Vue |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 61 L |
