Hyundai ix35 2009 vs Ford Kuga 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Ford Kuga is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai ix35 engine produces 21 HP less power than Ford Kuga, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Ford Kuga. Due to the lower power, Hyundai ix35 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai ix35 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Hyundai ix35 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai ix35 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 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): | 2`140 | no data | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 6400 | |
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