2008 Ford Edge vs. 2008 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, both 2008 Ford Edge and 2008 Hyundai Tucson were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 427 kg more than 2008 Ford Edge.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Ford Edge (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. 2008 Ford Edge has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Tucson has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Tucson will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Edge will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Edge | 2008 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Edge | Tucson |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1537 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |