2006 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia

To start off, 2008 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 2 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (382 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 44 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sequoia.

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, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tucson.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Hyundai Tucson 2008 Toyota Sequoia
Make Hyundai Toyota
Model Tucson Sequoia
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1983 cc 5663 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 140 HP 382 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 184 Nm 544 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1374 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 4330 mm 5220 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1920 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 3110 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.7 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 100 L


 

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