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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 5 HP more power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Hyundai Tucson. Thanks to more power Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.0 | |
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The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Sonata gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | 4.80 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.68 m | |
| Hyundai Sonata is 48 cm longer than the Hyundai Tucson, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 20 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`140 | |
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| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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