2006 Honda Element vs. 2005 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (139 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 520 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element 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 Honda Element (217 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (181 Nm). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Element | 2005 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Element | Tucson |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 181 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |