2008 Toyota Prius vs. 2010 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Tucson (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Prius.
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, 2010 Hyundai Tucson (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Prius. 2008 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 2010 Hyundai Tucson has manual transmission. 2010 Hyundai Tucson will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Prius | 2010 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
Model | Prius | Tucson |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4399 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1656 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 4.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |