2009 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sienna (262 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 184 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 2009 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Tucson 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, 2013 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. (245 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Tucson | Sienna |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1985 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 79 L |