Hyundai Tucson 2009 vs Nissan Qashqai 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Hyundai Tucson) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Nissan Qashqai) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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: | 176 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 228 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Hyundai Tucson engine produces 73 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, but torque is 12 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 5.5 | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Tucson consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Tucson could require 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Sorento | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Megane, Dacia Logan, Nissan Note | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hyundai Tucson 2009 2.4 engine: Generally reliable and easy to maintain engine, with spare parts available. The engine is not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Although the manufacturer does not specify a chain change interval, it ... More about Hyundai Tucson 2009 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.61 m | |
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Hyundai Tucson is larger. Hyundai Tucson is 8 cm longer than the Nissan Qashqai, 4 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Tucson is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 728 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 410 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 728 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | 1520 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Tucson (by 60 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Tucson is 0.4 metres less than that of the Nissan Qashqai, which means Hyundai Tucson can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Nissan Qashqai has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Hyundai Tucson, so Nissan Qashqai quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 4400 | |
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