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CUPRA Tavascan vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (42,800 £ vs 31,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Tavascan or Hyundai Tucson?

CUPRA Tavascan vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

CUPRA Tavascan

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • slightly 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

Tavascan

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 31,300 £ , while the CUPRA Tavascan costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,494 £.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Tavascan offers clearly more range – reaching up to 557 km, about 487 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 CUPRA Tavascan offers a bit more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 52 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Tavascan is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Tavascan delivers markedly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 166 Nm more.

Tavascan

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 markedly lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 2,096 kg. The difference is around 554 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers slightly more boot space – 620 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries only slightly more – 545 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Tavascan holds a decisive overall lead 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 £42,800
Tavascan

CUPRA Tavascan

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 17.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 441 - 557 km
CUPRA Tavascan
Hyundai Tucson

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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CUPRA Tavascan

The Cupra Tavascan blends athletic styling with a premium, driver-focused cabin, giving the electric crossover a distinctly sporty character. It feels poised and engaging on the road while standing out with bold design cues and a modern, high-quality finish.

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Hyundai Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson is a well-rounded compact SUV that blends modern styling with a comfortable, thoughtfully laid-out interior, making it appealing for daily driving and family use. It delivers a calm ride, a generous level of equipment for the price, and sensible practicality, so it's a smart choice if you want a straightforward, dependable crossover without fuss.

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CUPRA Tavascan
Hyundai Tucson

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,800 - 50,500 £
Price
31,300 - 48,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
441 - 557 km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 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
2,096 - 2,273 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
540 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
507 - 518 kg
Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 340 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
140 - 250 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Hyundai
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