2006 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2012 Mazda 5
To start off, 2012 Mazda 5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. At 2,653 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Tucson (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 5. (157 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 5 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Tucson.
Because 2006 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mazda 5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tucson 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 (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 5. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Tucson | 2012 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | Tucson | 5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2653 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
