Hyundai Tucson 2004 vs Toyota RAV4 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.4 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: | 173 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 224 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Hyundai Tucson engine produces 12 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Toyota RAV4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 56 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Toyota RAV4 2003: Toyota has full-time all wheel drive with viscous coupling locking center differential and can have optional Torsen limited-slip rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Hyundai Coupe | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Previa, Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Tucson 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. | |||
| Toyota RAV4 2003 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.68 m | |
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Hyundai Tucson is larger. Hyundai Tucson is 13 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 10 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 644 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1909 litres | |
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Hyundai Tucson has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Tucson has 244 litres more trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`854 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Tucson has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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