2012 Hyundai Tucson vs 2012 Scion xB

2012 Hyundai Tucson

2012 Scion xB

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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

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5-Door Wgn Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
xB 5-Door Wgn Automatic	22	28	$16,387	$17,250
xB 5-Door Wgn Automatic Release Series 9.0	22	28	$18,107	$19,060
xB 5-Door Wgn Manual	22	28	$15,485	$16,300
xB 5-Door Wgn Manual Release Series 9.0	22	28	$17,205	$18,110

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,012

$16,387

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,945

$17,250

Monthly Payment Estimate

$399 / month

$288 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

One of the most improved crossovers, the 2012 Hyundai Tucson has size and value in its corner.

Trendy or odd, the Scion xB jams plenty of space and versatility into its compact footprint.

TCC Likes

Dashing, curvy styling
Smoother four-cylinder engines
Gas mileage tops the class

Roomy back seat
Chopped and channeled look
Rides well

TCC Dislikes

Lifeless, artificial steering
Not quick, no turbo (yet)
Leather seats could use more cushion

Centered instruments are impractical
Gas mileage is unimpressive
More like a big wagon, this time around

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

AWD Sport Utility

Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

38.7

38.0

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

40.0

Second Hip Room (in)

53.4

46.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

55.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.9

110.9

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

41.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

40.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

52.7

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.7

69.3

Track Width, Front (in)

- TBD -

60.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.7

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

173.2

167.3

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

66.3

63.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

- TBD -

59.8

Wheelbase (in)

103.9

102.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

55.8

11.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

25.7

69.9

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.81 x 1.10

10.8 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.18 x 0.39

11.0 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Power

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.5

14.0

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.0

2.9

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.9

16.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.7

34.8

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/55R18

P205/55R16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/55R18

P205/55R16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3382

3084

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 6.5

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 6.5

16 x 6.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

8.2

6.2

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

- TBD -

Engine

Fuel System

MPI

SFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

168 @ 4000

162 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

176 @ 6000

158 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

23 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

27 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

20 (Est)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

1.02

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.21

3.94

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.80

1.41

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.39

3.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.64

2.20

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.20

2.74

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Tucson

Scion xB

Body Style

4 Door Sport Utility

4 Door Wagon

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.71

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.98

1.04

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

MacPherson Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

- TBD -

7.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

5 (2011)

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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