Hyundai Tucson 2015 vs Hyundai Tucson 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Hyundai Tucson 2015) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Hyundai Tucson 2009) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 176 HP | |
| Torque: | 373 NM | 228 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Hyundai Tucson 2015 engine produces 40 HP less power than Hyundai Tucson 2009, but torque is 145 NM more than Hyundai Tucson 2009. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 9.4 | |
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The Hyundai Tucson 2015 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Tucson 2015 consumes 4.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson 2009, which means that by driving the Hyundai Tucson 2015 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 690 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Tucson 2015 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Hyundai Tucson 2009 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Sorento, Hyundai ix35 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Sorento | |
| 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 2015 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. | |||
| Hyundai Tucson 2015 2.0 engine: The diesel engine is highly reliable when properly maintained, offering an excellent balance of power and fuel efficiency. However, it has several important characteristics and issues that should be ... More about Hyundai Tucson 2015 2.0 engine Hyundai Tucson 2009 2.4 engine: Generally reliable and easy to maintain engine, with spare parts available. The engine is not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Although the manufacturer does not specify a chain change interval, it ... More about Hyundai Tucson 2009 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Tucson 2015 is 8 cm longer than the Hyundai Tucson 2009, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 513 litres | 728 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1503 litres | 1580 litres | |
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Hyundai Tucson 2009 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai Tucson 2015 has 215 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Tucson 2009. This could mean that the Hyundai Tucson 2015 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Tucson 2009 (by 77 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`235 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Hyundai Tucson 2015 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Tucson 2009 has serious deffects in 345 percent more cases than Hyundai Tucson 2015, so Hyundai Tucson 2015 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 5400 | |
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