Kia Sportage 2018 vs Hyundai Tucson 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 161 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Hyundai Tucson is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sportage engine produces 45 HP less power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 104 NM less than Hyundai Tucson. Due to the lower power, Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 250'000 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 Kia Sportage engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 9 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. Hyundai Tucson might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Kia Sportage 2018 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 Sportage 2018 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`230 | |
| 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 (€): | 22 400 | 16 800 | |
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