2008 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2008 Audi A6

To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Tucson and 2008 Audi A6 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 Audi A6 weights approximately 108 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tucson.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Audi A6 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tucson.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Hyundai Tucson 2008 Audi A6
Make Hyundai Audi
Model Tucson A6
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2656 cc 2496 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 178 HP
Torque 249 Nm 370 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86.7 mm 78.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 86.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 19.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 197 km/hour 207 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.7 seconds 9.5 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1782 kg 1890 kg
Vehicle Length 4330 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.5 L/100km 9.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 70 L


 

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