2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 Hyundai Tucson were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 467 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Hyundai Tucson (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2006 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | Tucson |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |