2008 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Sentra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. At 2,648 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Tucson (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 645 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tucson.
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 (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Sentra. 2008 Hyundai Tucson has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Sentra has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Sentra 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 | 2009 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Tucson | Sentra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2648 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 797 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |