2008 Hyundai Tucson 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 Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Tucson 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 462 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Hyundai Tucson 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 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) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2008 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
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2008 Hyundai Tucson | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Hyundai | Honda |
Model | Tucson | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 249 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 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 | 1782 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |