Kia Sportage 2018 vs Hyundai Tucson 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia Sportage) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Hyundai Tucson) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Kia Sportage engine produces 8 HP less power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 135 NM less than Hyundai Tucson. Despite less power, Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Tucson is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sportage consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sportage could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sportage consumes 1.3 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 | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai Tucson 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 250'000 km | 350'000 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 4 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Sorento, Hyundai ix35 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai Tucson 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 Tucson 2018 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 Tucson 2018 2.0 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 21 000 | 15 600 | |
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