Hyundai Tucson 2016 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Tucson engine produces 49 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Tucson reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Tucson is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Tucson consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that by driving the Hyundai Tucson over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Tucson consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Tiguan 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.63 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Tucson is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 1 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Tucson is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 513 litres | 615 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1503 litres | 1655 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage space. Hyundai Tucson has 102 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 152 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Tucson is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Hyundai Tucson can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`085 kg | 2`290 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`470 kg | 1`665 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 615 kg | 625 kg | |
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| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Tucson has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Tiguan, so Volkswagen Tiguan quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 15 600 | |
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