Hyundai Tucson 2018 vs Lexus UX 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Hybrid | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 178 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Lexus UX is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Tucson engine produces 1 HP less power than Lexus UX, but torque is 85 NM more than Lexus UX. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Tucson reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 4.3 | |
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The Lexus UX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Tucson consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus UX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Tucson could require 495 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| Lexus UX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai Tucson can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 250'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus UX 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: | 4.48 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.52 m | |
| Hyundai Tucson is 2 cm shorter than the Lexus UX, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Tucson is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 513 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1503 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`210 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 31 800 | |
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