2007 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna 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 3,455 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 250 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.
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, 2009 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Tucson | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Tucson | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 76 L |
