2008 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2008 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Tucson and 2008 Nissan Qashqai 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 351 kg more than 2008 Nissan Qashqai.
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 Tucson (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (196 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Qashqai.
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2008 Hyundai Tucson | 2008 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Tucson | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 139 HP |
Torque | 249 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 10.1 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 | 1431 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |