Hyundai ix35 2009 vs Ford Kuga 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 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: | 177 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 227 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Hyundai ix35 engine produces 23 HP less power than Ford Kuga, whereas torque is 93 NM less than Ford Kuga. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 10.3 | |
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The Hyundai ix35 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai ix35 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga, which means that by driving the Hyundai ix35 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai ix35 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 630'000 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 Ford Kuga engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai ix35 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hyundai ix35 2009 2.4 engine: Generally reliable and easy to maintain engine, with spare parts available. The engine is not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Although the manufacturer does not specify a chain change interval, it ... More about Hyundai ix35 2009 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.68 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai ix35 is 3 cm shorter than the Ford Kuga, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai ix35 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 591 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1436 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai ix35 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai ix35 has 181 litres more trunk space than the Ford Kuga. The Ford Kuga may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai ix35 is 1 metres less than that of the Ford Kuga, which means Hyundai ix35 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | no data | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 6400 | |
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