Hyundai Tucson 2016 vs Mitsubishi ASX 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Hyundai Tucson) 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 (Mitsubishi ASX) 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: | 141 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Hyundai Tucson is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Tucson engine produces 1 HP more power than Mitsubishi ASX, whereas torque is 163 NM more than Mitsubishi ASX. Thanks to more power Hyundai Tucson reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 7.6 | |
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The Hyundai Tucson is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Tucson consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi ASX, which means that by driving the Hyundai Tucson over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Tucson gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | 195 mm (7.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mitsubishi ASX 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. Note, however, that this Mitsubishi ASX version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from seven 4x4 versions of Mitsubishi ASX 2012 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai i40, Kia Optima | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| 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 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.62 m | |
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Hyundai Tucson is larger. Hyundai Tucson is 18 cm longer than the Mitsubishi ASX, 8 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Tucson is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 513 litres | 384 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1503 litres | 1219 litres | |
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Hyundai Tucson has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Tucson has 129 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi ASX. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Tucson (by 284 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mitsubishi ASX has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Tucson has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Mitsubishi ASX, so Mitsubishi ASX quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 11 000 | |
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