2007 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 201 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
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 Subaru Legacy (340 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tucson.
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2007 Hyundai Tucson | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
Model | Tucson | Legacy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 249 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |