2008 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY
To start off, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY is newer by 5 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Dodge JOURNEY is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 46 kg more than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY.
Because 2008 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY. 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 (245 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY.
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2008 Hyundai Tucson | 2013 Dodge JOURNEY | |
Make | Hyundai | Dodge |
Model | Tucson | JOURNEY |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 171 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 97 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4888 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2127 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1693 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 78 L |