2008 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2007 Hyundai Sonata
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 Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Tucson (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 143 kg more than 2008 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, 2007 Hyundai Sonata (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. 2007 Hyundai Sonata 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. 2007 Hyundai Sonata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Tucson | 2007 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
Model | Tucson | Sonata |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1537 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |