2007 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Tucson (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 115 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2007 Honda Civic (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2008 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | Tucson |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 341 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1537 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |