Renault Kadjar 2015 vs Hyundai Tucson 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Renault Kadjar engine produces 11 HP less power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Hyundai Tucson. Despite less power, Renault Kadjar reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Kadjar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Kadjar consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson, which means that by driving the Renault Kadjar over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Kadjar consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1390 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Kadjar gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 14 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | 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. | |||
| Renault Kadjar 2015 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Renault Kadjar 2015 1.6 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`946 | 2`085 | |
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| 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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