2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2012 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Tucson (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 540 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Tucson.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai Tucson. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V 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, 2012 Hyundai Tucson (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (219 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | CR-V | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4399 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 58 L |
