Hyundai Sonata 2005 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: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 161 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 219 NM | 241 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Hyundai Sonata engine produces 14 HP less power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Hyundai Tucson. Despite less power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 10.0 | |
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The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 700 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Hyundai Coupe | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Tucson might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai Tucson engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.33 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): | 2`030 | 2`190 | |
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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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