Hyundai ix20 2010 vs Hyundai Tucson 2004
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 124 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
| Hyundai ix20 engine produces 16 HP less power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Hyundai Tucson. Despite less power, Hyundai ix20 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 9.0 | |
|
The Hyundai ix20 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai ix20 consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson, which means that by driving the Hyundai ix20 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai ix20 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 400'000 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 Hyundai Tucson engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai ix20 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hyundai ix20 2010 1.6 engine: Overall, the engine is reliable and not very demanding on fuel quality. Fuel injectors tend to be noisy. Timing chain resource is relatively low. 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: | 4.10 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.68 m | |
|
Hyundai ix20 is smaller. Hyundai ix20 is 23 cm shorter than the Hyundai Tucson, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai ix20 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 644 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1486 litres | no data | |
|
Hyundai Tucson has more luggage space. Hyundai ix20 has 204 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Hyundai ix20 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Tucson has serious deffects in 285 percent more cases than Hyundai ix20, so Hyundai ix20 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 3400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Hyundai ix20 has
|
Hyundai Tucson has
| |