Hyundai Tucson 2018 vs Renault Kadjar 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 159 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai Tucson is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Tucson engine produces 18 HP more power than Renault Kadjar, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Renault Kadjar. Thanks to more power Hyundai Tucson reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.6 | |
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The Renault Kadjar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Tucson consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kadjar, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Tucson could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| Renault Kadjar 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Kadjar 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. Note, however, that this Renault Kadjar version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 250'000 km | 350'000 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 Renault Kadjar engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| 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 Renault Kadjar 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. | |||
| Renault Kadjar 2018 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Tucson is 1 cm shorter than the Renault Kadjar, 1 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Tucson is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 513 litres | 472 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1503 litres | 1478 litres | |
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Hyundai Tucson has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Renault Kadjar may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Tucson (by 25 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`230 kg | 1`889 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`531 kg | 1`442 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 699 kg | 447 kg | |
| Hyundai Tucson load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 36 procentiem more than Renault Kadjar. Therefore, Hyundai Tucson is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Renault Kadjar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Tucson has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Renault Kadjar, so Renault Kadjar quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 11 800 | |
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