2008 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Tucson and 2008 Toyota Yaris 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 767 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Because 2008 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 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 Tucson (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 2008 Hyundai Tucson has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Tucson | Yaris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1363 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 249 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |