Kia Carens 2013 vs Hyundai Tucson 2004
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| 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: | 135 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 164 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Hyundai Tucson is a more dynamic driving. Kia Carens engine produces 6 HP less power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Hyundai Tucson. Due to the lower power, Kia Carens reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Kia Carens is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Carens consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson, which means that by driving the Kia Carens over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Carens consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Carens gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 400'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | 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. Kia Carens might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Kia Carens 2013 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Kia Carens 2013 1.6 engine 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: | 4.53 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.73 m | |
| Kia Carens is 21 cm longer than the Hyundai Tucson, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Carens is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | 644 litres | |
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Hyundai Tucson has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Carens has 152 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Tucson. This could mean that the Kia Carens uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| 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 | 2`100 | |
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| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 3600 | |
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