2009 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2008 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota RunX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota RunX would be higher. At 1,976 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 10 kg more than 2008 Toyota RunX.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RunX. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RunX.
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2009 Hyundai Tucson | 2008 Toyota RunX | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Tucson | RunX |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1976 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 184 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.9 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |