Renault Kadjar 2015 vs Hyundai Tucson 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
|
Renault Kadjar is more dynamic to drive. Renault Kadjar engine produces 14 HP more power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Hyundai Tucson. Thanks to more power Renault Kadjar reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
|
The Hyundai Tucson is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Kadjar consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Kadjar consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
|
Renault Kadjar has 4x4: Kadjar has an automatic four-wheel drive system with three modes: 2WD, AUTO and LOCK. In 2WD and AUTO modes, it`s a front-wheel drive vehicle under normal conditions. In AUTO mode, if wheel spin is detected, up to 50% of torque can be sent to the rear wheels. In LOCK mode, the center differential is engaged to provide a preset 50/50 power distribution between the front and rear axles. | |||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 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 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, 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 | |
|
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 | |
|
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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 11 400 | 17 200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Renault Kadjar has
|
Hyundai Tucson has
| |