2006 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 407 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. At 2,228 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 407 (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Peugeot 407. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 407. (220 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 407. 2006 Hyundai Tucson has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 407 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 407 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Hyundai Tucson | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Hyundai | Peugeot |
Model | Tucson | 407 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2228 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 66 L |