Kia Sportage 2018 vs Hyundai Tucson 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 161 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Kia Sportage is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sportage engine produces 45 HP more power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 104 NM more than Hyundai Tucson. Thanks to more power Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia Sportage consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson, which means that by driving the Kia Sportage over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Sportage consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 250'000 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: | 15 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sportage might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hyundai Tucson 2015 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 Hyundai Tucson 2015 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.65 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sportage is 1 cm longer than the Hyundai Tucson, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 503 litres | 513 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1492 litres | 1503 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Kia Sportage has 10 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Tucson. This could mean that the Kia Sportage 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 11 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 0.4 metres more than that of the Hyundai Tucson, which means Kia Sportage can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`050 | |
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| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Hyundai Tucson has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Hyundai Tucson, so Hyundai Tucson quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 12 800 | |
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