Hyundai Tucson 2016 vs Subaru XV 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Subaru XV is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Tucson engine produces 9 HP less power than Subaru XV, but torque is 144 NM more than Subaru XV. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Tucson reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Tucson is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Tucson consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, which means that by driving the Hyundai Tucson over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Tucson consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai Tucson gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru XV 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai i40, Kia Optima | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru XV 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 | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.57 m | |
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Hyundai Tucson is larger. Hyundai Tucson is 3 cm longer than the Subaru XV, 7 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Tucson is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 513 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1503 litres | 1270 litres | |
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Hyundai Tucson has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Tucson has 133 litres more trunk space than the Subaru XV. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Tucson (by 233 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru XV is better rated in child safety tests. The Subaru XV scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | 15 000 | |
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