2012 Hyundai Tucson GLS PZEV vs. 2012 Hyundai Tucson Limited
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai Tucson GLS PZEV and 2012 Hyundai Tucson Limited were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Hyundai Tucson GLS PZEV and 2012 Hyundai Tucson Limited are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Tucson Limited (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Tucson GLS PZEV. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Tucson Limited should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Tucson GLS PZEV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Tucson Limited weights approximately 55 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Tucson GLS PZEV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Limited (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Tucson GLS PZEV. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Tucson Limited will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Tucson GLS PZEV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Tucson GLS PZEV | 2012 Hyundai Tucson Limited | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Tucson | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4399 mm | 4399 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 58 L |
