2008 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Tucson and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Tucson (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 234 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. 2008 Hyundai Tucson has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Tucson | 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Tucson | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1668 kg | 1902 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
