2009 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 3 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 2,653 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Tucson (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 235 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Tucson.
Because 2006 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. 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 (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2006 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | Tucson |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2653 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |