Ford Kuga 2008 vs Hyundai ix35 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Ford Kuga is more dynamic to drive. Ford Kuga engine produces 21 HP more power than Hyundai ix35, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Hyundai ix35. Thanks to more power Ford Kuga reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai ix35 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Kuga consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Kuga could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Kuga consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Kuga is 3 cm longer than the Hyundai ix35, 2 cm wider, while the height of Ford Kuga is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 591 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1436 litres | |
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Hyundai ix35 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford Kuga has 181 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai ix35. This could mean that the Ford Kuga uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| 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): | no data | 2`140 | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 7400 | |
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