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| 2014 Hyundai Tucson
| 2014 Kia Sportage | |
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| 2014 Hyundai Tucson | | |
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| | 2014 Kia Sportage | | |
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| Selected Style | FWD 4-Door GLS Switch Style | 2WD 4-Door LX Switch Style | |
| Pricing | | | |
| Invoice Price | $20,633 | $20,727 | |
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price | $21,450 | $21,600 | |
| Monthly Payment Estimate | $358 / month | $360 / month | |
| Dealer Price Quotes | | | |
| The Car Connection's Take | | | |
| TCC Rating | 7.4
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| TCC's Bottom Line | A better ride and improved handling should add to the appeal of the 2014 Hyundai Tucson, which carries forward with curvaceous sheetmetal and against-the-grain crossover styling. | With up to 260 horsepower on tap and styling that's suitably athletic, the 2014 Kia Sportage shows that practical compact crossover wagons don't need to be so stodgy. | |
| TCC Likes |
- Stronger, more efficient engines
- Improved ride and handling
- Decent interior space
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- Fashionable look
- Great fit and finish
- SX model is truly sporty
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| TCC Dislikes |
- Steering feels artificial
- Not very quick
- Undesirable leather upholstery
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- Tight rear-seat legroom
- Ride quality
- Prices rise to $30,000 quickly
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| Fuel Economy | | | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 29 mpg | 28 mpg | |
| Vehicle | | | |
| EPA Classification | Small sport utliity Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | |
| Interior Dimensions | | | |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 38.7 | 37.9 | |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | |
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.4 | 39.1 | |
| Second Hip Room (in) | 53.4 | 49.1 | |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 57.1 | 56.7 | |
| Second Head Room (in) | 39.1 | 38.5 | |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 55.1 | 55.1 | |
| Passenger Volume (ft?) | 101.9 | 100 | |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.2 | 41.4 | |
| Front Hip Room (in) | 55.5 | 53.7 | |
| Exterior Dimensions | | | |
| Track Width, Front (in) | 62.4 | 63.3 | |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 6.7 | 6.8 | |
| Length, Overall (in) | 173.2 | 174.8 | |
| Height, Overall (in) | 65.2 | 64.4 | |
| Track Width, Rear (in) | 62.4 | 62.9 | |
| Wheelbase (in) | 103.9 | 103.9 | |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 71.7 | 73 | |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | | | |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft?) | 25.7 | 26.1 | |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft?) | 25.7 | 26.1 | |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft?) | 55.8 | 54.6 | |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) | - | 30.9 | |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) | - | 46.4 | |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) | - | 31.5 | |
| Brakes | | | |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.8 | 11.8 | |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | NA | NA | |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.3 | 11.2 | |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) | NA | NA | |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | |
| Fuel Tank | | | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 15.3 | 15.3 | |
| Steering | | | |
| Steering Type | Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion | |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 34.7 | 34.8 | |
| Tires | | | |
| Spare Tire Order Code | NA | NA | |
| Rear Tire Size | P225/60HR17 | P225/60HR17 | |
| Rear Tire Order Code | NA | NA | |
| Front Tire Size | P225/60HR17 | P225/60HR17 | |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact | Compact | |
| Front Tire Order Code | NA | NA | |
| Trailering | | | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | 1000 | 2000 | |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | 1000 | 2000 | |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs) | 1000 | 2000 | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | 100 | 200 | |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | 150 | 300 | |
| Weight Information | | | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3232 | 3280 | |
| Wheels | | | |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 17 X 6.5 | 17 X 6.5 | |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel | Steel | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 17 X 6.5 | 17 X 6.5 | |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | Compact | Compact | |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
| Electrical | | | |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 110 | 110 | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0? F (Primary) | 600 | 600 | |
| Engine | | | |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 151 @ 4000 | 177 @ 4000 | |
| Engine Order Code | NA | NA | |
| Displacement | 2.0 L/122 | 2.4 L/144 | |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 164 @ 6200 | 182 @ 6000 | |
| Engine Type | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | |
| Fuel System | Direct Gasoline Injection | Direct Gasoline Injection | |
| Mileage | | | |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) | 25 | 24 (Est) | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | 29 | 28 (Est) | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | 23 | 21 (Est) | |
| Transmission | | | |
Sixth Gear Ratio  1) | 0.78 | 0.77 | |
| First Gear Ratio 1) | 4.16 | 4.21 | |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio 1) | 3.51 | 3.20 | |
| Third Gear Ratio 1) | 1.77 | 1.80 | |
| Trans Type | 6 | 6 | |
| Fifth Gear Ratio 1) | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | NA | NA | |
| Reverse Ratio 1) | 3.50 | 3.38 | |
| Second Gear Ratio 1) | 2.58 | 2.64 | |
| Trans Order Code | NA | NA | |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | |
| Fourth Gear Ratio 1) | 1.37 | 1.39 | |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | |
| Summary | | | |
| Body Style | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | |
| Vehicle Name | Hyundai Tucson | Kia Sportage | |
| Suspension | | | |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | |
| Suspension Type - Front | Strut | Strut | |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Strut | Strut | |
| Emissions | | | |
| Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year | 7.4 | 7.3 (Est) | |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | 6.0 | 6.0 (Est) | |
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