2008 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2008 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Tucson and 2008 Volkswagen Citi were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 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 679 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Citi. (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
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2008 Hyundai Tucson | 2008 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Tucson | Citi |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 184 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.9 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1537 kg | 858 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 49 L |