2006 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 230 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | Tucson |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |