2009 Hyundai Entourage vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hyundai Entourage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hyundai Entourage would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Entourage. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Entourage.
Because 2012 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai Entourage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Entourage. (253 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Entourage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Entourage | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Entourage | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 253 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2029 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
