2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2006 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, both 2006 Honda CR-V 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda CR-V (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 248 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (245 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. 2006 Hyundai Tucson has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 2006 Honda CR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 2006 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | CR-V | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 16.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |
