2012 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Tucson. (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 356 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai Tucson. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 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, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Tucson. (198 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Tucson.
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2012 Hyundai Tucson | 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | |
Make | Hyundai | Chevrolet |
Model | Tucson | Equinox |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1424 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4399 mm | 4771 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1656 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2857 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 71 L |