Subaru XV 2015 vs Hyundai Tucson 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru XV) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Hyundai Tucson) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Subaru XV is more dynamic to drive. Subaru XV engine produces 9 HP more power than Hyundai Tucson, but torque is 144 NM less than Hyundai Tucson. Thanks to more power Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Tucson is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru XV consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru XV could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru XV consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai Tucson gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru Forester | 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.45 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.65 m | |
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Subaru XV is smaller. Subaru XV is 3 cm shorter than the Hyundai Tucson, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru XV is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 513 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1503 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 12 200 | |
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