Hyundai Sonata 2006 vs Hyundai Tucson 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 137 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 179 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Hyundai Sonata engine produces 4 HP less power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Hyundai Tucson. Despite less power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.0 | |
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The Hyundai Tucson is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Sonata could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 400'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.73 m | |
| Hyundai Sonata is 43 cm longer than the Hyundai Tucson, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 31 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 644 litres | |
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Hyundai Tucson has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai Sonata has 214 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Tucson. This could mean that the Hyundai Sonata uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.1 metres more than that of the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`100 | |
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| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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