2009 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 4 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 984 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.
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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Tucson.
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2009 Hyundai Tucson | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Hyundai | Ford |
Model | Tucson | Expedition |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1668 kg | 2652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2332 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 106 L |