2008 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 835 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2008 Hyundai Terracan (339 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2008 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai Terracan | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Hyundai | Honda |
Model | Terracan | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |