Hyundai Tucson 2004 vs Nissan Qashqai 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Hyundai Tucson engine produces 9 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Nissan Qashqai. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Tucson reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Tucson consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Tucson consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 1060 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata | 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Tucson 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.61 m | |
| Hyundai Tucson and Nissan Qashqai are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 644 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 410 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 644 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1520 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Tucson is 0.2 metres less than that of the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| 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): | 2`210 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 3400 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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