2009 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2006 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Sedona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Sedona would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sedona (142 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 107 kg more than 2006 Kia Sedona.
Because 2009 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2006 Kia Sedona (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. (245 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. 2009 Hyundai Tucson has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Sedona has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Sedona 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 Hyundai Tucson | 2006 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Tucson | Sedona |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1674 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |