Renault Kadjar 2015 vs Hyundai Tucson 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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 | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Hyundai Tucson is a more dynamic driving. Renault Kadjar engine produces 31 HP less power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Hyundai Tucson. Due to the lower power, Renault Kadjar reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| 1090 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Kadjar 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 Renault Kadjar version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai i40, Kia Optima | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Kadjar 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. | |||
| Renault Kadjar 2015 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Kadjar 2015 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.65 m | |
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Renault Kadjar is smaller. Renault Kadjar is 3 cm shorter than the Hyundai Tucson, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Kadjar is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 472 litres | 513 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1478 litres | 1503 litres | |
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Hyundai Tucson has more luggage space. Renault Kadjar has 41 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Tucson. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Tucson (by 25 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kadjar is 0.1 metres more than that of the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`943 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Renault Kadjar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Tucson has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Renault Kadjar, so Renault Kadjar quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 14 800 | |
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