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Welcome to the Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage comparison. New for 2016 both Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson! Both share the same platform, engines and other technology but there are differences due to efforts to brand themselves differently.
Hynudai Tucson vs Kia Sportage exterior: Interesting to note that Kia had the sleek Euro influenced design language before Hyundai but they’ve suddenly swapped the design language for the brands. (The parent company Hyundai designs both.) Hyundai Tucson has the more edgy and conservative design while Kia Sportage has adopted the conservative design and then added some uglified touches like Toyota and BMW for example. Regardless both look good in their own way.
Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage interior: We won’t add any more to the already numerous reviews we’ve done for the Tucson, and that it doesn’t match the great exterior. The Kia Sportage has the better interior than the Tucson, looks and feels better, at least in the top range version. Maybe we expected less from Kia?
Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage engines and technology: Both share engines and drive train however the Kia has a regular 2 litre petrol as the base engine as opposed to the turbo in the Tucson and strangely the Tuscon doesn’t come with the 2.4 litre petrol. Safety system in both cars are class average and is disappointing since these two are the most expensive in the class. They aim to compete with the older RAV4, X-Trail and the CRV which is admirable but the Kia and Hyundai are smaller and less flexible if that matters.
Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage drive : N/A
The new Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage are good choices, modern and competitive. Hint to marketers if you boast a 7 year warranty make sure to honour it, due to the number of in un-fixed issues we are starting to see and hear. We like the Sportage better than the Tucson purely on presentation, but wouldn’t include either in the short list due to price. The Sportage and Tucson are over $49,000 by the time you include on roads which is a bit of a joke in this economic climate since you can buy a BMW X1 base model for the same price or the Nissan Qashqai with change to buy a Vespa for much less.
| Hyundai Tucson | Kia Sportage |
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| Engines | |
| IL4 cylinder Petrol DOHC DI EFI VVT 1.6 Litre (1591cc) Claimed 130Kw @ 5500RPM Claimed 265Nm @ 1500RPM |
4 Cylinder Petrol 2 Litre (1999cc) DOHC EFI VVT Claimed 114Kw @ 6200RPM Claimed 192Nm @ 4000RPM |
| 4 Cylinder Petrol 2 Litre (1999cc) DOHC EFI VVT Claimed 114Kw @ 6200RPM Claimed 192Nm @ 4000RPM |
4 Cylinder Petrol 2.4 Litre (2359cc) DOHC EFI Claimed 135Kw @ 6000RPM Claimed 237Nm @ 4000RPM |
| 4 Cylinder Diesel 2.0 Litre (1995cc) DI Turbo DOHC EFI Claimed 136Kw @ 4000RPM Claimed 400Nm @ 1750RPM |
4 Cylinder Diesel 2.0 Litre (1995cc) DI Turbo DOHC EFI Claimed 136Kw @ 4000RPM Claimed 400Nm @ 1750RPM |
| Weight | |
| Kerb weight FROM 1556Kg Towing capacity up to 1600Kg |
Kerb weight FROM 1556Kg Towing capacity up to 1600Kg |
| Fuel capacity & consumption | |
| Up to 62 litres IL4 1.6 Turbo Petrol 7.7 litres per 100km IL4 2.0 Petrol 7.9 litres per 100km IL4 2.0 Turbo Diesel 6.8 litres per 100km |
Up to 62 litres IL4 1.6 Turbo Petrol 7.7 litres per 100km IL4 2.0 Petrol 7.9 litres per 100km IL4 2.0 Turbo Diesel 6.8 litres per 100km |
| Other specifications | |
| 6 speed Auto/manual and 7 speed Auto Overall height/width 1660/1850 Overall length/wheelbase 4475/2670 4WD system: On demand AWD or 2WD ANCAP Safety: 5/5 Tyre size: 245-45-19 or 225-60-17 |
6 speed Auto/manual and 7 speed Auto Overall height/width 1655/1855 Overall length/wheelbase 4480/2670 4WD system: On demand AWD or 2WD ANCAP Safety: 5/5 Tyre size: 245-45-19 or 225-60-17 |
| Capability | |
| Angle of: (degrees) Approach ?? Departure ?? Breakover ?? Minimum ground clearance ??mm Water Fording depth ??mm Max |
Angle of: (degrees) Approach ?? Departure ?? Breakover ?? Min ground clearance ??mm Water Fording depth ??mm Max |
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| Pricing | |
| 2016 $27,990 – 45,490 AUD *Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, on-roads and specials accessories etc… |
2016 $28,990 – 45,990 AUD *Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, specifications, on-road costs, accessories and specials etc.. everything as usual is subject to change! |