2008 Ford Galaxy vs. 2008 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, both 2008 Ford Galaxy 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 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 672 kg more than 2008 Ford Galaxy.
Because 2008 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Galaxy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Hyundai Tucson (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Galaxy. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Galaxy. 2008 Hyundai Tucson has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Galaxy | 2008 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Galaxy | Tucson |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |