Compare 2008 Hyundai Tucson vs 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander

2008 Hyundai Tucson
2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
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4WD 4-Door V6 Automatic Limited
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Tucson 4WD 4-Door V6 Automatic Limited 17 23 $23,237 $24,585
Tucson 4WD 4-Door V6 Automatic SE 17 23 $21,734 $22,735
Tucson FWD 4-Door I4 Automatic GLS 19 25 $18,714 $19,335
Tucson FWD 4-Door I4 Automatic Limited 19 25 $21,026 $22,220
Tucson FWD 4-Door I4 Manual GLS 20 25 $16,709 $17,235
Tucson FWD 4-Door V6 Automatic Limited 18 24 $21,647 $22,885
Tucson FWD 4-Door V6 Automatic SE 18 24 $20,127 $21,035
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2WD 4-Door ES
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Outlander 2WD 4-Door ES 20 25 $19,048 $19,990
Outlander 2WD 4-Door LS 17 25 $21,314 $22,610
Outlander 2WD 4-Door SE 20 25 $21,992 $23,330
Outlander 2WD 4-Door XLS 17 25 $22,483 $23,850
Outlander 4WD 4-Door ES 20 25 $20,344 $21,350
Outlander 4WD 4-Door LS 17 24 $22,596 $23,970
Outlander 4WD 4-Door SE 20 25 $23,275 $24,690
Outlander 4WD 4-Door XLS 17 24 $23,765 $25,210

Pricing

Invoice Price
$23,237
$19,048

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$24,585
$19,990

Monthly Payment Estimate
$410 / month
$333 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
7.0
8.2

TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2008 Hyundai Tucson no longer stands out in its class for performance or safety, but it’s still a great value. Though the first-generation Outlander was often overlooked, the updated 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander has emerged as a well-rounded vehicle--and one of the sportiest-driving small crossovers.

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Fuel Economy

City
17 mpg 20 mpg

Highway
23 mpg 25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility 2WD Sport Utility

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)
37.2 39.6

Front Head Room (in)
40.3 40.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)
102.6 100.4

Second Hip Room (in)
51.2 51.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)
56.6 56.4

Second Head Room (in)
38.8 38.3

Passenger Capacity
5 5

Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.3 56.1

Front Leg Room (in)
42.1 41.6

Front Hip Room (in)
52.4 52.2

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.1 70.9

Track Width, Front (in)
61.0 60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.7 8.5

Length, Overall (in)
170.3 182.7

Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Height, Overall (in)
68.1 66.1

Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)
61.0 60.6

Wheelbase (in)
103.5 105.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
65.5 72.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA NA

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
22.7 36.2

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.0 x - TBD - 11.6 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.2 x - TBD - 11.9 x - TBD -

Brake Type
Pwr Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
17.2 16.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - 39.4

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.2 15.97

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.4 34.8

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.1 3.16

Tires

Rear Tire Size
P235/60R16 P215/70R16

Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA

Front Tire Size
P235/60R16 P215/70R16

Spare Tire Size
T155/90R16 - TBD -

Front Tire Order Code
NA NA

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200 - TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000 1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3548 3395

Wheels

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel

Spare Wheel Material
- TBD - Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - 16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - 16 x 6.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
8.2 - TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - 120

Engine

Displacement
2.7L/164 2.4L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
173 @ 6000 168 @ 6000

Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas I4

Fuel System
MPI MPFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
178 @ 4000 167 @ 4100

Engine Order Code
NA 4B12

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17 20

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
23 25

Transmission

Trans Type
4 CVT

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.62

Trans Description Cont. Again
Shiftronic NA

Drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.48 1.75

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.53 1.52

Trans Order Code
NA NA

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.41 6.46

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.71 0.86

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD NA

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.45

First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.84 2.35

Clutch Size (in)
NA NA

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.11

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
- NA

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- NA

Summary

Vehicle Name
Hyundai Tucson Mitsubishi Outlander

Body Style
4 Door Sport Utility 4-Door Wagon

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.55 .79

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.83 .87

Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front
Independent MacPherson Strut

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