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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 39 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2008 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. 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, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (335 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (249 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.
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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 | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 249 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1743 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |