2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2006 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 2 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 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 331 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Because 2006 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda CR-V. 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 (246 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda CR-V | 2006 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | CR-V | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 58 L |
