Suzuki SX4 2010 vs Hyundai Tucson 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Suzuki SX4 is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki SX4 engine produces 8 HP more power than Hyundai Tucson, but torque is 89 NM less than Hyundai Tucson. Thanks to more power Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki SX4 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson, which means that by driving the Suzuki SX4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki SX4 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata | |
| 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. | |||
| Suzuki SX4 2010 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.73 m | |
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Suzuki SX4 is smaller. Suzuki SX4 is 17 cm shorter than the Hyundai Tucson, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki SX4 is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 644 litres | |
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Hyundai Tucson has more luggage space. Suzuki SX4 has 374 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki SX4 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Suzuki SX4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Tucson has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Suzuki SX4, so Suzuki SX4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3400 | |
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