2008 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Tucson and 2008 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,648 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 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 186 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tucson.
Because 2008 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. 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 (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
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2008 Hyundai Tucson | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Tucson | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2648 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 241 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |