Hyundai Tucson 1.6 GDI vs Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech: what is best SUV?

Face in this duel Hyundai Tucson SUV to 1.6 GDI 132 hp and PureTech Peugeot 3008 1.2 131 HP, two versions of really interesting gasoline.

The gasoline He is gaining ground to Diesel and the SUV They are and be fashionable. So why not think about the possibility of buying a vehicle of this type driven with this fuel? Compared to one of the selling SUV of our country, the Hyundai Tucson, facing one of the newcomers, the promising Peugeot 3008.

Which it would seem a few years ago an aberration for many, choose a gasoline engine in our SUV, Today is starting to be an option to take into account. It is true that the prominence they are beginning to have these engines again largely due to current environmental controversies, They are pointing as main culprits of pollution in our cities to diesel mechanics.

Hyundai Tucson 1.6 GDI vs Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech: atmospheric or turbo?

Perhaps for this reason, in recent years we have known the technological revolution they have experienced Current gasoline engines, what we have known as "downsizing". The idea to miniaturize gasoline engines as a measure to lower their consumption and not lose performance with the addition of a turbo, has given a generation of fantastic engines, for driveability and reasonable though never at the level of consumption Diesel-. And as proof of this is the 3-cylinder engine 130 hp 1.2 Puretech Peugeot, which benefits from the new 3008. Hyundai, meanwhile, also has a similar engine, a sophisticated 1.0 T-GDI 3 cylinder 120 hp, but what It is not present in Tucson. Where appropriate, Hyundai still keeps in force a "classic" 1.6 four-cylinder naturally aspirated direct injection and 132 hp. Seen this way, we speak of similar powers for these first gasoline options and ranges of Tucson 3008, but any similarity is purely coincidental.

Hyundai Tucson SUV round

If you come to retire your veteran car gasoline, Hyundai Tucson move you. It is not only for its motor, in general all mechanical set (change, steering, suspension) is most agreeable. What a great product has its Tucson Hyundai Y which conveys feelings of good SUV. If you come from a turbodiesel, it will look more premium yet. He 1.6 GDI engages his enormous smoothness and low noise. And first, for its linear and headstrong since his first laps thrust. In his liking city it is extraordinary.

Peugeot 3008, its engine stimulates more

Not least in everything I’ve told you the 3008. If anything, his 1.2 Engine Puretech as tricilíndico that is, does not rotate as round as good Tucson four cylinders. And maybe it sounds something else. But to me, their sound vibrations and stimulate me much. It’s not a rude mechanical, it is a mechanical character. And with a lot of character when shows his nature turbo. And then, there is no color. He 3008 is a soft, nice and fast car, unconcernedly fast motor. And the Tucson it is, by comparison, (Very) soft and (very) nice. As I said, the 1.6 GDI has a first installment promises and you just to feel very good at low speed and constant driving, but its progression by little you ask road acceleration is very lazy. Of course, if you’re not from the school turbodiesel not fall into the mistake of climbing up prematurely and will stretch naturally until well after 4000 rpm, where the GDI it becomes clearly more vigorous in search of 5,000 rpm (But then you no longer feel as refined), which already pushes much as 1.2 Puretech. But 3008 takes long before pushing strongly, since you release the clutch pedal without stretching it over 3,000 rpm, soon you see the Tucson in the mirror. Best motor 3008 is good and pleasing their benefits arise without "look for them" and the Tucson as a driver you have to engage with change and revving to not feel "I submotorizado" in demanding situations. If you adapt your profile, you have a very fine motor and I suspect very reliable. Their maintenance costs are low and also it has distribution chain. It is also true that consume something else, but it’s also significantly cheaper. sophisticated 1.2 Puretech mounted timing belt (It is replaced at 180,000 km) And it is technically more complex.

Hyundai Tucson and Peugeot 3008: thus move

Dynamically their racks seem to follow the script of their engines. We have found a Peugeot finished 3008 GT Line, invigorates not only aesthetic, but also his behavior. From the first moment, you feel quick steering and reactions, certainly influenced by his 225/55 tires in generous rim 18 inches. Without being tough on solid and feels very poised, and as I said, it is nimble reactions. He slows up as a specialist in the field. He Tucson does not exalt any conditions. Its set-up is a very good balance. It is not as direct and marks a slight rocking in support closed curve, but transmits a lot of security and quality rolling.

Hyundai Tucson and Peugeot 3008: interiors

If engines and chassis seem to work in harmony, the definition of interior also it seems to follow the same script. He 3008 engages interior design. Table watches, dashboard, steering wheel, center console, switches, even some more sophisticated upholstered in 3008. His style is bold. He Tucson is less showy, most obvious and traditional, but materialized and topped with high quality. In its simplicity also discover advantages. Its push-button starter reacts immediately to give life to the engine when the electronics of 3008 seems to work often with some delay. Peugeot button must be held down and the answer is not immediate. To feel slow electric gate opening.

Whatever you say the subway, Tucson interior looks much wider. Their rear seats are much better, size of the bench, adjustment of the backrest and foot space. Its trunk is also something bigger. In 3008 adults do not feel so loose.

Hyundai Tucson and Peugeot 3008: our conclusion

Many arguments offered by the 1.2 Puretech to choose the 3008. But not only its performance makes it an exhilarating drive. ¿If I had a Tucson turbo engine? Well seeing their partial … Hyundai progressing by leaps and bounds until this atmospheric version conveys quality, not quantity.

Hyundai Tucson 1.6 GDI and Peugeot 3008 1.2 Puretech data

Measurement	Hyundai Tucson 1.6 GDI Tecno	Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech
*Motor ()**	1591 cm3 / 4 cylinders in line	1199 cm3 / 3 inline
*Power ()**	132 hp at 6,300 rpm	131 hp at 5,500 rpm
*maximum torque ()**	16.4 mkg at 4850 rpm	23.5 mkg at 1,750 rpm
*Traction ()**	Lead	Lead
0-100 km / h	10.89 s	9.43 s
0-1000 m	32.4 s	31.0 s
Real urban consumption	8,2 l / 100 km	8.0 l / 100 km
actual road use	7.2 l / 100 km	6,8 l / 100 km
Real average consumption	7.6 l / 100 km	7.3 l / 100 km
Frenada 100-0 km / h	37 m	37 m
Weight	1,483 kg	1,490 kg
Trunk	540 liters	500 liters
Front leg room	105 cm	105 cm
Space rear legs	76 cm	76 cm
front / rear width	145/139 cm	145/142 cm
Height min / max	94/100 cm	87/95 cm
Prices	26,315 euros	28,100 euros

(*) Official data, the rest, as measured by the Highway Technical Center.