Hyundai Tucson TL vs Kia Sportage QL

Two used rivals sold in Australia, side by side. Everything below comes from each car's guide.

Our verdict

The Hyundai Tucson TL is rated Good value in our guide, with 13 known problems (1 high-severity, led by 7-speed dry DCT shudder / hesitation).

The Kia Sportage QL is rated Good value in our guide, with 15 known problems (2 high-severity, led by HECU (ABS module) fire-risk recall - 2016-2021).

On our data the Hyundai Tucson TL is the safer used buy, because of the same rating but fewer high-severity problems. Condition and service history still matter more than the badge.

Hyundai Tucson TL · 2015-2020 Value

Kia Sportage QL · 2015-2021 Value

Used price (AUD)

$15k-$32k

$13k-$32k

Type

suv-soft
5-door wagon

Drivetrain

FWD, On-demand AWD (electronically controlled coupling, lockable centre)

FWD (2.0 GDI), On-demand AWD (2.4 GDI petrol and 2.0 CRDi diesel)

Engines

2.0L Nu petrol (GDi/MPi) 122kW @ 6200rpm (GDi); 115kW @ 6200rpm (MPi) · 205Nm @ 4000rpm (GDi); 192Nm @ 4000rpm (MPi) 7.9-8.5 L/100km combined Tows 1400kg braked Chain-driven (no belt) Service: 15,000km / 12 months

1.6L T-GDi turbo petrol 130kW @ 5500rpm · 265Nm @ 1500-4500rpm 7.7-7.9 L/100km combined Tows 1600kg braked Chain-driven (no belt) Service: 15,000km / 12 months

2.0L CRDi turbo diesel 136kW @ 4000rpm (early 'R' was 130kW) · 400Nm @ 1750-2750rpm 6.4-6.8 L/100km combined Tows 1600kg braked Chain-driven (no belt) Service: 15,000km / 12 months

2.0L Nu GDI petrol 114kW @ 6200rpm · 192Nm @ 4000rpm 8-9.5 L/100km combined (real world) Tows 1400kg braked Chain-driven (timing chain, no scheduled belt replacement) Service: 15,000km / 12 months

2.4L Theta II GDI petrol 135kW @ 6000rpm · 237Nm @ 4000rpm 9.5-11.5 L/100km combined (real world) Tows 1600kg braked Chain-driven (timing chain, no scheduled belt replacement) Service: 15,000km / 12 months

2.0L R-series CRDi turbo diesel 136kW @ 4000rpm · 400Nm @ 1750-2750rpm 6.5-8.5 L/100km combined (real world) Tows 1900kg braked Chain-driven (timing chain, no scheduled belt replacement) Service: 15,000km / 12 months

Known problems

13 known · 1 high

15 known · 2 high

Top issues

high7-speed dry DCT shudder / hesitation

mediumBrake / ABS and related safety recalls

mediumEngine oil consumption (Nu piston-ring issue)

highHECU (ABS module) fire-risk recall - 2016-2021

highTheta II connecting-rod bearing wear

mediumGDI intake-valve carbon build-up

Made

Korea
Built in Korea (Ulsan)

Korea

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