2008 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 346 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester.
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, 2009 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (245 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tucson.
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2008 Hyundai Tucson | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
Model | Tucson | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |