Hyundai Tucson 2009 vs Ford Kuga 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Hyundai Tucson) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Ford Kuga) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 176 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 228 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Hyundai Tucson engine produces 40 HP more power than Ford Kuga, but torque is 92 NM less than Ford Kuga. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 5.3 | |
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The Ford Kuga is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Tucson consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Tucson could require 615 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| Ford Kuga gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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 | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.68 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Tucson is 4 cm shorter than the Ford Kuga, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Tucson is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 728 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai Tucson has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai Tucson has 318 litres more trunk space than the Ford Kuga. The Ford Kuga may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Ford Kuga has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Tucson has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Ford Kuga, so Ford Kuga quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 6400 | |
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