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CUPRA Tavascan vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (45,700 £ vs 20,900 £ ) 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

4.4 (2 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

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the CUPRA Tavascan costs 45,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,823 £.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Tavascan offers clearly more range – reaching up to 553 km, about 483 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.

Looking at top speed, the Hyundai Tucson is somewhat faster – reaching 204 km/h, while the CUPRA Tavascan tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 24 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Tavascan delivers considerably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 300 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 substantially lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 2,178 kg. The difference is around 636 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 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 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 £45,700
Tavascan

CUPRA Tavascan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.9 - 17.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 513 - 553 km
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CUPRA Tavascan

The CUPRA Tavascan is a striking electric crossover that blends aggressive, sporty design with surprising everyday practicality, pairing a coupe-like silhouette with SUV versatility. It feels lively and engaging on the road while offering premium touches inside, making it a compelling choice for buyers who want attitude without sacrificing comfort.

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Reviews CUPRA Tavascan

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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David
25 Apr 2026, 10:57:49

Both are very good. The range and energy consumption is beter in the cupra. The cupra is also more responsive and it handles beter. The Kia is more spacious and slightly beter tech wise. The Kia is more a family car.

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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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4.6 (4 Reviews)
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Mike bird
29 Mar 2026, 15:20:07

Good car would have been better if it was all electric this PHEV is not a lot of good and there is so much that can go wrong . Expensive with the luxury road tax .

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Arvanitis Dimitri
12 Oct 2025, 14:52:44

It’s our second Tucson — a diesel manual and a petrol automatic. I can only confirm that our next one in 2027 will be 99.9% a Tucson again. Gorgeous, pleasant, economical and sporty. Top choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,700 - 49,600 £
Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
513 - 553 km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
77 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
62 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,178 - 2,273 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
540 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
4,644 mm
Length
4,525 - 4,535 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,597 mm
Height
1,650 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,795 - 1,799 L
Payload
507 - 522 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
286 - 340 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Hyundai
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Tavascan?

The CUPRA Tavascan is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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