2009 Hyundai Tucson

2009 Hyundai Tucson Price Range: $18,070 - $25,645

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the typical SUV packs quite a wallop and will knock the Hyundai Tucson down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Hyundai Tucson is most certainly nimbler than the typical SUV, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The typical SUV's engine is tremendously larger than the Hyundai Tucson's. Remember that larger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque equals pickup, and the typical SUV will have picked up and gone by the time the Hyundai Tucson finally gets moving. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the typical SUV is tremendously more powerful than the Hyundai Tucson.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the typical SUV over the Tucson. Towing is significantly more the typical SUV's forte than it is the Tucson's.

Convenience
You will definitely have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Tucson than with the typical SUV.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Tucson offers a bit more head room than the typical SUV, there honestly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the typical SUV provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Tucson, there really isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The average SUV is considerably heavier than the Hyundai Tucson. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the typical SUV than the Tucson because of its larger tank. The Tucson and the typical SUV compete for the same parking spaces. The Hyundai Tucson's shorter wheelbase will give a nimbler feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the typical SUV is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Hyundai Tucson to the dealership as the typical SUV. When it comes to fuel economy, the Hyundai Tucson is slightly better than the typical SUV, but not by much. Regarding gas mileage, the Hyundai Tucson and the average SUV don't differ much. The typical SUV is tremendously more expensive than the Tucson as far as MSRP.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the typical SUV isn't quite as generous as the Hyundai Tucson's.