2005 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Tucson (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (122 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 332 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Hyundai Tucson (184 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2008 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Tucson has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Tucson will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2008 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | Tucson |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 184 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1537 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |