Hyundai Tucson 2016 vs Renault Kadjar 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai Tucson is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Tucson engine produces 25 HP more power than Renault Kadjar, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Renault Kadjar. Thanks to more power Hyundai Tucson reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Kadjar 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 Renault Kadjar version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai i40, Kia Optima | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Kadjar 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 | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Tucson is 1 cm shorter than the Renault Kadjar, 1 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Tucson is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 513 litres | 472 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1503 litres | 1478 litres | |
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Hyundai Tucson has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai Tucson has 41 litres more trunk space than the Renault Kadjar. The Renault Kadjar may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Tucson (by 25 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Tucson is 0.1 metres less than that of the Renault Kadjar. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 1`994 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Renault Kadjar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Tucson has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Renault Kadjar, so Renault Kadjar quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | 18 200 | |
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