Hyundai Tucson 2005 vs Toyota RAV4 2003

 
Hyundai Tucson
2005 - 2009
Toyota RAV4
2003 - 2006
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 140 HP116 HP
Torque: 305 NM250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.8 seconds12.1 seconds
Hyundai Tucson engine produces 24 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Tucson reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.07.1
Real fuel consumption: 8.8 l/100km7.9 l/100km
The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Hyundai Tucson consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Tucson could require 135 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Tucson consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4.
Fuel tank capacity: 58 litres57 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 720 km in combined cycle800 km in combined cycle
650 km with real consumption720 km with real consumption
Toyota RAV4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Toyota RAV4 2003: Toyota has full-time all wheel drive with viscous coupling locking center differential and can have optional Torsen limited-slip rear differential.

Engines

Engine production duration: 11 years8 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai SonataInstalled on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Corolla Verso
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: yesno
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 m4.26 m
Width: 1.83 m1.74 m
Height: 1.73 m1.72 m
Hyundai Tucson is larger.
Hyundai Tucson is 6 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 9 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Tucson is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 644 litres400 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1150 litres
Hyundai Tucson has more luggage capacity.
Hyundai Tucson has 244 litres more trunk space than the Toyota RAV4.
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai Tucson is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4.
Gross weight (kg): 2`2001`930
Safety: no data
Quality:
low

high
Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Tucson has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 34003000
Rating in user reviews: 7.4/10 8.5/10
Pros and Cons: Hyundai Tucson has
  • more power
  • roomier boot
Toyota RAV4 has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • has 4x4 drive
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
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