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BMW X3 vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (398 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 20,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or Hyundai Tucson?

BMW X3 vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

BMW X3

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai Tucson

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

X3

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai Tucson is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the BMW X3 costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,788 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the BMW X3 with 2.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW X3 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 88 km, about 18 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

Tucson

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X3 offers noticeably more power – delivering 398 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X3 delivers considerably more torque with 670 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 291 Nm more.

X3

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Tucson is noticeably lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,930 kg. The difference is around 388 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers barely more boot space – 620 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X3 carries very slightly more – 570 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X3 stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £51,700
X3

BMW X3

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 398 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
BMW X3
Hyundai Tucson

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW X3

The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson marries bold, sculpted looks with a clever, roomy cabin that feels smarter than its price tag suggests. It's composed on the road, easy to live with day-to-day, and a sensible choice for buyers who want SUV style without the showroom theatrics.

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BMW X3
Hyundai Tucson

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 73,000 £
Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
62 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
570 kg
Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hyundai
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