2006 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2006 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Tucson and 2006 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 182 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2006 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Tucson | 2006 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Tucson | Tundra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1537 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3270 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 100 L |