Hyundai Accent 2003 vs Hyundai Tucson 2020
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Hyundai Tucson is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Accent engine produces 75 HP less power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 122 NM less than Hyundai Tucson. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Accent reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.8 | |
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The Hyundai Tucson is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Accent consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Accent could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Tucson gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Elantra, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Tucson might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Accent engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.67 m | |
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Hyundai Accent is smaller. Hyundai Accent is 24 cm shorter than the Hyundai Tucson, 19 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Accent is 27 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 577 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1756 litres | |
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Hyundai Tucson has more luggage space. Hyundai Accent has 202 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Accent is 1 metres less than that of the Hyundai Tucson, which means Hyundai Accent can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`555 | 2`065 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 28 600 | |
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