2007 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Tucson and 2007 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 153 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Sharan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan 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, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tucson.
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2007 Hyundai Tucson | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Tucson | Sharan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1839 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |