2008 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2009 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 2,648 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 324 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Tucson.
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, 2009 Hyundai Tucson (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Sonata. (219 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Sonata.
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2008 Hyundai Sonata | 2009 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
Model | Sonata | Tucson |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2648 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 173 HP |
Torque | 219 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1119 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |