Hyundai ix35 2010 vs Hyundai Tucson 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Hyundai ix35) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Hyundai Tucson) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 176 HP | |
| Torque: | 383 NM | 228 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Hyundai ix35 engine produces 8 HP more power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 155 NM more than Hyundai Tucson. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 9.0 | |
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The Hyundai ix35 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai ix35 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson, which means that by driving the Hyundai ix35 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 720 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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: | 17 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Sorento | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai ix35 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. | |||
| Hyundai ix35 2010 2.0 engine: The diesel engine is highly reliable when properly maintained, offering an excellent balance of power and fuel efficiency. However, it has several important characteristics and issues that should be ... More about Hyundai ix35 2010 2.0 engine Hyundai Tucson 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 Tucson 2009 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai ix35 is 1 cm longer than the Hyundai Tucson, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai ix35 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 591 litres | 728 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1436 litres | 1580 litres | |
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Hyundai Tucson has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai ix35 has 137 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Tucson. This could mean that the Hyundai ix35 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Tucson (by 144 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai ix35 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| 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 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Hyundai ix35 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Tucson has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Hyundai ix35, so Hyundai ix35 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 5400 | |
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