Nissan Terrano 2013 vs Hyundai Tucson 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 248 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
| Nissan Terrano engine produces 6 HP less power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 32 NM less than Hyundai Tucson. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.7 | |
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The Hyundai Tucson is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Terrano consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Terrano could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| Hyundai Tucson gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Terrano can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Nissan Terrano version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Nissan Terrano 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Terrano 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.65 m | |
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Nissan Terrano is smaller, but slightly higher. Nissan Terrano is 13 cm shorter than the Hyundai Tucson, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Terrano is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 513 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1503 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Terrano is 0.2 metres less than that of the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`787 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 15 200 | |
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