2009 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2012 Audi S5
To start off, 2012 Audi S5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S5 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi S5 weights approximately 836 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi S5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 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 Audi S5 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Tucson.
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2009 Hyundai Tucson | 2012 Audi S5 | |
Make | Hyundai | Audi |
Model | Tucson | S5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2648 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 333 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |