KIA would as SX with AWD, while Tucson as Limited, AWD. Most likely with the package. Therefore, both would have almost exactly same equipment.
Differences are: KIA gets 2.0 T, but A/T, while Hyundai 1.6 T with DCT.
And here is the catch - 2.0 while providing much more power, eats fuel like crazy, plus it is just plain torque converter A/T. Tucson gives 1.6, but DCT. I do not need a racing car... so 2.0 is not a must.
I dislike overall Sportage front design (especially the multiple "square-y" fog lights) and rear low turn signals, but non-problematic A/T might be selling point. However, complains about 2.0 T issues (so called 2nd cylinder failure in other models, prone to sludge...) make me worry.
I like much more shape of 2016 Tucson and the fact it has turn signals that are in sight, not so low like in Sportage. It is much better in fuel economy and comes with DCT. The dual clutch, though, has been known for a while for its many problems...
So no easy choice. Price basically same. Inside - well, that's upon preferences, but generally same.
So any input from you guys? Anyone drove both?
Differences are: KIA gets 2.0 T, but A/T, while Hyundai 1.6 T with DCT.
And here is the catch - 2.0 while providing much more power, eats fuel like crazy, plus it is just plain torque converter A/T. Tucson gives 1.6, but DCT. I do not need a racing car... so 2.0 is not a must.
I dislike overall Sportage front design (especially the multiple "square-y" fog lights) and rear low turn signals, but non-problematic A/T might be selling point. However, complains about 2.0 T issues (so called 2nd cylinder failure in other models, prone to sludge...) make me worry.
I like much more shape of 2016 Tucson and the fact it has turn signals that are in sight, not so low like in Sportage. It is much better in fuel economy and comes with DCT. The dual clutch, though, has been known for a while for its many problems...
So no easy choice. Price basically same. Inside - well, that's upon preferences, but generally same.
So any input from you guys? Anyone drove both?