Hyundai Tucson 2018 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 161 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Hyundai Tucson is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Tucson engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Thanks to more power Hyundai Tucson reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Tucson is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Tucson consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means that by driving the Hyundai Tucson over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 680 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 Volkswagen Golf Plus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran | |
| 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 Volkswagen Golf Plus 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 2018 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 2018 1.6 engine Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners. Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.58 m | |
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Hyundai Tucson is larger. Hyundai Tucson is 27 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, 9 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Tucson is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 513 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1503 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai Tucson has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Tucson has 118 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Hyundai Tucson has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf Plus has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Hyundai Tucson, so Hyundai Tucson quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 2800 | |
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