2009 BMW 328 vs. 2008 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 328. 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, 2009 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (245 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. 2008 Hyundai Tucson has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 328 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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2009 BMW 328 | 2008 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | BMW | Hyundai |
Model | 328 | Tucson |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 271 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |