Hyundai Tucson 2004 vs Subaru Forester 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
| Hyundai Tucson engine produces 16 HP more power than Subaru Forester, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Hyundai Tucson reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Hyundai Tucson consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that by driving the Hyundai Tucson over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai Tucson consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy | |
| 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. | |||
| Hyundai Tucson 2004 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Hyundai Tucson 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.59 m | |
| Hyundai Tucson is 13 cm shorter than the Subaru Forester, 9 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Tucson is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 644 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Tucson is 0.2 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Subaru Forester has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Tucson has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Subaru Forester, so Subaru Forester quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2400 | |
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