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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 20,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Hyundai Tucson?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

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Hyundai Tucson

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • clearly 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

DS 4

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 20,900 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,080 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

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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 Hyundai Tucson offers substantially more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 158 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Hyundai Tucson is barely faster – reaching 204 km/h, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson delivers markedly more torque with 379 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 79 Nm more.

DS 4

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Tucson is barely lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 16 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers clearly more boot space – 620 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 190 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Tucson offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,799 L, about 559 L more than the DS Automobiles DS 4.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries moderately more – 545 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 103 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson is decisively ahead 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.

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Tucson

Hyundai Tucson

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 63 - 70 km
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DS Automobiles DS 4

The DS 4 is a striking compact that wears couture-inspired styling like a tailored suit, and its cabin feels more boutique hotel than ordinary hatchback with premium materials and clever detailing. On the road it mixes poise with comfort, rewarding drivers who want a refined, characterful alternative to the usual suspects — and enjoy the odd admiring glance at the lights.

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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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Reviews Hyundai Tucson

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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Hyundai Tucson

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 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
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Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 g/km
co2
62 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
4,525 - 4,535 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,650 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
1,795 - 1,799 L
Payload
442 kg
Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Hyundai
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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