Comparisons · 2016

2016 Honda Pilot 2WD vs 2016 Hyundai Tucson FWD

The 2016 Hyundai Tucson FWD uses less fuel: 8.7 against 10.7 l/100km, about 19% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2016 Hyundai Tucson FWD costs about $1,775 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2016 Hyundai Tucson FWD has fewer NHTSA recalls (5 against 8). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2016 Hyundai Tucson FWD leads on 4 of 4 measurable figures. 20 specifications compared.

Honda2016 Honda Pilot 2WDFull specifications →vsHyundai2016 Hyundai Tucson FWDFull specifications →

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2016 Honda Pilot 2WD10.7 l/100km
2016 Hyundai Tucson FWD8.7 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2016 Honda Pilot 2WD251.7 g/km
2016 Hyundai Tucson FWD208.2 g/km
Kerb weight
2016 Honda Pilot 2WD1,861 kg
2016 Hyundai Tucson FWD1,560 kg
NHTSA recalls
2016 Honda Pilot 2WD8
2016 Hyundai Tucson FWD5
Owner complaints
2016 Honda Pilot 2WD1,703
2016 Hyundai Tucson FWD1,619
NCAP overall rating
2016 Honda Pilot 2WD5
2016 Hyundai Tucson FWD5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2016 Honda Pilot 2WD2016 Hyundai Tucson FWD
CO2251.7 g/km208.2 g/km
Combined10.7 l/100km8.7 l/100km
Complaints1,7031,619
Recall campaigns85
Cylinders64
Displacement3,500 cc2,000 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardU2U2
Extra-urban8.7 l/100km7.8 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears96
Gross weight2,649.9 kg2,150 kg
Height1,770 mm1,650 mm
Kerb weight1,861 kg1,560 kg
Length4,950 mm4,480 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spdAutomatic (AM7)
Urban12.4 l/100km9.4 l/100km
Wheelbase2,820 mm2,670 mm
Width2,030 mm1,850 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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