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Hyundai Tucson vs Kia EV2 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 147 HP), boot space and price (20,900 £ vs 22,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Kia EV2?

Hyundai Tucson vs Kia EV2: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

3.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Kia EV2

  • clearly more electric range
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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

Tucson

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai Tucson is only slightly cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Kia EV2 costs 22,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,903 £.

As for electric range, the Kia EV2 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 453 km, about 383 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

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 Hyundai Tucson offers significantly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 147 HP. That’s roughly 141 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Kia EV2 takes 8.7 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson delivers clearly more torque with 379 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 129 Nm more.

Tucson

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 barely lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 78 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries slightly more – 545 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV2 holds a slight edge 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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Kia EV2

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 135 - 147 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.1 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 317 - 453 km
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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

3.9 (5 Reviews)
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Nguessan kouakou Charles
7 May 2026, 22:58:51

I have a 2017 Kia Sportage automatic. I'm interested in a Tucson manual.

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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.

Kia EV2

The Kia EV2 is a compact electric crossover aimed at buyers who want a practical, affordable EV with a modern, well-appointed cabin. It combines comfortable, predictable handling with straightforward tech and efficient everyday usability, making it a sensible choice for daily driving.

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Kia EV2

Costs and Consumption
Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Price
22,800 - 31,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
317 - 453 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,625 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
400 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
135 - 147 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
100 - 108 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Hyundai Tucson?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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