2009 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2009 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Tucson and 2009 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo XC90 (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Tucson.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 (245 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo XC90. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Tucson | 2009 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
| Model | Tucson | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
