2007 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 2 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (268 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 3 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 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2009 BMW 330 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. 2009 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Tucson has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Tucson will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Hyundai Tucson | 2009 BMW 330 | |
Make | Hyundai | BMW |
Model | Tucson | 330 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6650 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 63 L |