2008 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2007 Hyundai Grandeur
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Grandeur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Grandeur would be higher. At 3,341 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Grandeur is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 42 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Grandeur.
Because 2008 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Grandeur. 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, 2007 Hyundai Grandeur (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (245 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Grandeur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tucson.
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2008 Hyundai Tucson | 2007 Hyundai Grandeur | |
Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
Model | Tucson | Grandeur |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 232 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1739 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |