Hyundai Tucson 2015 vs Audi Q3 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 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: | 132 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 161 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Audi Q3 is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Tucson engine produces 18 HP less power than Audi Q3, whereas torque is 89 NM less than Audi Q3. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Tucson reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Tucson consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Tucson could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Tucson consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Q3 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: | 420'000 km | 330'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1 | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Audi Q3 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 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Hyundai Tucson 2015 1.6 engine Audi Q3 2018 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Audi Q3 2018 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Tucson and Audi Q3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 513 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1503 litres | 1525 litres | |
| Hyundai Tucson has 17 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q3 (by 22 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Tucson is 1.2 metres less than that of the Audi Q3, which means Hyundai Tucson can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi Q3 scores higher in safety tests. The Audi Q3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Audi Q3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Tucson has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Audi Q3, so Audi Q3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 28 400 | |
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