2009 Ford Galaxy vs. 2013 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Tucson (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Ford Galaxy. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 472 kg more than 2009 Ford Galaxy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Hyundai Tucson is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Galaxy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Hyundai Tucson (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Galaxy. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Galaxy. 2013 Hyundai Tucson has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Galaxy | 2013 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Galaxy | Tucson |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1655 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |