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 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 28 HP more power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Hyundai Tucson. Thanks to more power Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson, which means that by driving the Hyundai Sonata over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai Sonata gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.73 m | |
| Hyundai Sonata is 48 cm longer than the Hyundai Tucson, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 25 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 523 litres | 644 litres | |
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Hyundai Tucson has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai Sonata has 121 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): | no data | 2`120 | |
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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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