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Ford Focus vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (280 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (27,500 £ vs 20,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Focus or Hyundai Tucson?

Ford Focus vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

Ford Focus

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter

Hyundai Tucson

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Focus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai Tucson is visibly cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Ford Focus costs 27,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,617 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ford Focus with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

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 Hyundai Tucson offers very slightly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Focus is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Ford Focus is moderately faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Hyundai Tucson tops out at 204 km/h. The difference is around 46 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Focus delivers very slightly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 41 Nm more.

Focus

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, Ford Focus is a bit lighter – 1,330 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 212 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers markedly more boot space – 620 L compared to 392 L. That’s a difference of about 228 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Tucson offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,799 L, about 445 L more than the Ford Focus.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Focus carries only slightly more – 560 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson 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.

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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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Ford Focus

The Ford Focus remains a clever all‑rounder that balances sharp handling with everyday comfort, making it a strong choice whether your commute is city streets or country lanes. Its practical cabin and sensible running costs mean you’ll spend more time enjoying the drive and less time worrying about ownership, with a playful streak underfoot that keeps things interesting.

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Reviews Ford Focus

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Henk
28 Dec 2025, 23:33:18

Good handling and more than enough pulling power from the 1.5‑litre EcoBoost.

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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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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
27,500 - 42,700 £
Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 8 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
117 - 183 g/km
co2
62 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 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
1,330 - 1,529 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
392 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
4,382 - 4,397 mm
Length
4,525 - 4,535 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,844 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,438 - 1,482 mm
Height
1,650 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,354 L
Max trunk capacity
1,795 - 1,799 L
Payload
495 - 560 kg
Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, 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
115 - 280 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
186 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 2,261 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
Hyundai
Is the Ford Focus offered with different drivetrains?

The Ford Focus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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