2009 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Tucson and 2009 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,648 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Tucson (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 128 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 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Tucson | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tucson | Passat |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2648 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
