CUPRA Tavascan vs Hyundai Tucson – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Hyundai Tucson has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30600 £, while the CUPRA Tavascan costs 45700 £. That’s a price difference of around 15086 £.

As for range, the CUPRA Tavascan performs clearly better – achieving up to 553 km, about 483 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Tavascan has a evident edge – offering 340 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Tavascan is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.90 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Tucson performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 194 km/h, while the CUPRA Tavascan tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 14 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Tavascan pulls convincingly stronger with 679 Nm compared to 367 Nm. That’s about 312 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Hyundai Tucson is decisively lighter – 1520 kg compared to 2178 kg. The difference is around 658 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers somewhat more room – 620 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Tucson barely noticeable takes the win – 545 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

All in all, the CUPRA Tavascan shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.