2009 Ford Fusion vs. 2009 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, both 2009 Ford Fusion and 2009 Hyundai Tucson were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,976 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Tucson (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fusion. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Fusion weights approximately 199 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Hyundai Tucson (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fusion. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fusion. 2009 Hyundai Tucson has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Fusion has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Fusion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Fusion | 2009 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Fusion | Tucson |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1976 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 93.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1159 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |