Compare 2012 Honda CR-V vs 2012 Hyundai Tucson vs 2012 Kia Sportage

2012 Honda CR-V
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2012 Hyundai Tucson
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2012 Kia Sportage
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2WD 5-Door EX
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX 23 31 $23,098 $24,595
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L 23 31 $25,579 $27,245
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L w/Navi 23 31 $26,983 $28,745
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L w/RES 23 31 $26,234 $27,945
CR-V 2WD 5-Door LX 23 31 $21,132 $22,495
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX 22 30 $24,268 $25,845
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX-L 22 30 $26,749 $28,495
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX-L w/Navi 22 30 $28,153 $29,995
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX-L w/RES 22 30 $27,404 $29,195
CR-V AWD 5-Door LX 22 30 $22,302 $23,745
Select style
AWD 4-Door Automatic GLS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Tucson AWD 4-Door Automatic GLS 20 27 $23,012 $23,945
Tucson AWD 4-Door Automatic GLS PZEV 20 27 $23,012 $23,945
Tucson AWD 4-Door Automatic Limited 20 27 $25,170 $26,495
Tucson AWD 4-Door Automatic Limited PZEV 20 27 $25,170 $26,495
Tucson FWD 4-Door Automatic GL 22 29 $19,402 $20,145
Tucson FWD 4-Door Automatic GLS 21 30 $21,445 $22,295
Tucson FWD 4-Door Automatic GLS PZEV 21 30 $21,445 $22,295
Tucson FWD 4-Door Automatic Limited 21 30 $23,760 $24,995
Tucson FWD 4-Door Automatic Limited PZEV 21 30 $23,760 $24,995
Tucson FWD 4-Door Manual GL 20 26 $18,452 $19,145
Select style
2WD 4-Door Base
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Sportage 2WD 4-Door Base 20 27 $18,135 $18,500
Sportage 2WD 4-Door EX 21 30 $22,440 $23,900
Sportage 2WD 4-Door LX 21 30 $20,095 $20,800
Sportage 2WD 4-Door SX 21 28 $25,095 $26,900
Sportage AWD 4-Door EX 20 27 $23,850 $25,400
Sportage AWD 4-Door LX 20 27 $21,545 $22,300
Sportage AWD 4-Door SX 20 25 $26,495 $28,400
Pricing
Invoice Price
$23,098
$23,012
$18,135
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$24,595
$23,945
$18,500
Monthly Payment Estimate
$410 / month
$399 / month
$308 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.8
8.0
8.0
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2012 Honda CR-V is a great family vehicle, with a thoughtfully designed and comfortable interior, and improved refinement, but it lacks the confident, sprightly feel present in past CR-Vs. One of the most improved crossovers, the 2012 Hyundai Tucson has size and value in its corner. The Kia Sportage cuts a rakish new figure and spins out 260 turbocharged horsepower for a total image reboot--watch the options, though.
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Fuel Economy
City
23 mpg 20 mpg 20 mpg
Highway
31 mpg 27 mpg 27 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
2WD Sport Utility AWD Sport Utility 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Interior Dimensions
Second Leg Room (in)
38.3 38.7 37.9
Front Head Room (in)
38.0 39.4 39.1
Passenger Volume (ft³)
101.5 101.9 100.0
Second Hip Room (in)
53.1 53.4 49.1
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.6 57.1 56.7
Second Head Room (in)
38.6 39.1 38.5
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.4 55.1 55.1
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 42.1 41.4
Front Hip Room (in)
54.5 55.5 53.7
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.6 71.7 73.0
Track Width, Front (in)
61.6 - TBD - 63.5
Min Ground Clearance (in)
6.8 6.7 6.8
Length, Overall (in)
178.3 173.2 174.8
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
65.1 66.3 64.4
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.6 - TBD - 63.6
Wheelbase (in)
103.1 103.9 103.9
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
51.0 - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
70.9 55.8 54.6
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA - TBD - NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA NA NA
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
39.0 - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
37.2 25.7 26.1
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
54.0 - TBD - - TBD -
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x - TBD - 11.81 x 1.10 11.0 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.0 x - TBD - 11.18 x 0.39 10.3 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.3 14.5 14.5
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.7 15.9 - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.3 34.7 34.7
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.2 3.0 2.96
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P225/65TR17 P225/55R18 P215/70R16
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Front Tire Size
P225/65TR17 P225/55R18 P215/70R16
Spare Tire Size
- TBD - Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 200 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
225 NA 300
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 2000 2000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 NA 2000
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3365 3382 3157
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD - Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 18 x 6.5 16 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD - Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 18 x 6.5 16 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.0 8.2 7.5
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
410 - TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - 110 110
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
163 @ 4400 168 @ 4000 168 @ 4000
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
2.4L/144 2.4L/144 2.4L/144
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
185 @ 7000 176 @ 6000 176 @ 6000
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection MPI NA
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
31 27 (Est) 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
23 20 (Est) 20
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26 23 (Est) 23
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA - TBD -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.03 1.80 1.54
Trans Type
5 6 6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1.00 - NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.53 1.00 0.97
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.00 3.39 3.42
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.51 2.64 1.79
Trans Order Code
NA NA Direct Injection
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.44 3.20 5.07, 3.74
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.73 1.39 1.18
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/Manual Shift Manual
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- TBD - - NA
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.77 0.83
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.65 4.21 3.27
Summary
Vehicle Name
Honda CR-V Hyundai Tucson Kia Sportage
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle 4 Door Sport Utility 4 Door
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.75 0.71 - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs MacPherson Strut w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.79 0.98 - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Independent Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs Multi-Link NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Independent MacPherson Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.1 - TBD - 8.0
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
6 7 -
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating

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