2008 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 628 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Hyundai Tucson (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (151 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai Tucson | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Hyundai | Honda |
Model | Tucson | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 249 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |