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The 2008 Hyundai Tucson
Specifications

Hyundai Tucson GLS Hyundai Tucson GSE Hyundai Tucson Limited
GLS SE Limited
Mechanical
Engine
GLS
SE
Limited
Type
Inline 4
V6
V6
Displacement (liters)
2.0
2.7
2.7
Horsepower @ rpm (4 cylinder)
140@6000
-
140@6000
Horsepower @ rpm (V6)
-
173@6000
173@6000
Torque (4 cylinder)
136@4500
-
136@4500
Torque (V6)
-
178@4000
178@4000
Compression ratio
10.1:1
10.0:1
10.0:1
Valve train
16-valve
24-valve
16 or 24-valve
Fuel system: Multi-Port Programmed Fuel Injection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Ignition system: electronic
Standard
Standard
Standard
Drivetrain
Type: front-wheel drive
Standard
Standard
Standard
4-wheel drive system with manual lock
-
Option
Option
Manual transmission: 5-speed
Standard
-
-
4-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC®
Option
Standard
Standard
Final drive ratio (MT/AT)
4.533/4.626
-/4.407
-/4.407
Body/Suspension/Chassis
Body type: 5-passenger sport utility vehicle
Standard
Standard
Standard
Body construction: unibody
Standard
Standard
Standard
4-wheel independent suspension: MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear
Standard
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control System (TCS)
Standard
Standard
Standard
4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Standard
Standard
Standard
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
Standard
Standard
Standard
Turning diameter, curb-to-curb (ft.)
35.4
35.4
35.4
16" aluminum-alloy wheels
5-spoke
5-double-spoke
5-double-spoke
Tires
P215/65R16
P235/60R16
P235/60R16
Exterior Dimensions
 
GLS
SE
Limited
Wheelbase (in.)
103.5
103.5
103.5
Length (in.)
170.3
170.3
170.3
Width (in.)
70.7
72.1
72.1
Height (in.)
68.1
68.1
68.1
Track (in., front/rear)
60.6/60.6
61.0/61.0
61.0/61.0
Curb weight (lbs., MT/AT) FWD
3240/3266
-/3370
-/3370
Curb weight (lbs., MT/AT) 4WD
3425/-
-/3548
-/3548
Interior Dimensions
 
GLS
SE
Limited
Head room (in., front/rear)
40.3 / 38.8
40.3 / 38.8
40.3 / 38.8
Leg room (in., front/rear)
42.1 / 37.2
42.1 / 37.2
42.1 / 37.2
Shoulder room (in., front/rear)
56.6 / 56.3
56.6 / 56.3
56.6 / 56.3
Hip room (in., front/rear)
52.4 / 51.2
52.4 / 51.2
52.4 / 51.2
Passenger volume (cu. ft.)
102.6
102.6
102.6
Cargo volume (cu. ft.; rear seats up/rear seats folded)
22.7 / 65.5
22.7 / 65.5
22.7 / 65.5
EPA Mileage Estimates*/Fuel Capacity
5-speed manual (city/highway) FWD
20/25
-
-
Automatic (city/highway) FWD
19/25
18/24
18/24
Automatic (city/highway) 4WD
-
17/23
17/23
Fuel-tank capacity (gal.)
15.3
17.2
17.2

*These EPA estimates are provided for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will be impacted by the options you select for your vehicle, driving conditions, driving habits, and the condition of your vehicle. Some accessories aren't available on some models. The information contained in this website was correct at the time of publishing; however, Hyundai reserves the right to change product specifications and equipment at any time without incurring obligations. Some vehicles are shown with optional equipment. Specifications apply to U.S. vehicles only. Please contact Brandon Hyundai for current vehicle specifications.