Toyota RAV4 2019 vs Hyundai Tucson 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 208 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Toyota RAV4 engine produces 5 HP less power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 57 NM less than Hyundai Tucson. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota RAV4 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson, which means that by driving the Toyota RAV4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota RAV4 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota RAV4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 195 mm (7.7 inches) | 181 mm (7.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota RAV4 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: | 300'000 km | 250'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Toyota RAV4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus UX | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Tucson might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota RAV4 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: | 4.60 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota RAV4 is 3 cm shorter than the Hyundai Tucson, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 539 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1690 litres | 1860 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Toyota RAV4 has 41 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Tucson. The Hyundai Tucson may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Tucson (by 170 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`155 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota RAV4 scores higher in safety tests. The Toyota RAV4 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 400 | 26 000 | |
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