2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2008 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1285 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Dodge Durango (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 2008 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Dodge | Hyundai |
| Model | Durango | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2648 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 65 L |
