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Hyundai Tucson vs Kia K4 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (31,300 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Kia K4?

Hyundai Tucson vs Kia K4: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Kia K4

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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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.

Kia K4 is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the Hyundai Tucson costs 31,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,515 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Kia K4 with 5.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

K4

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 visibly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 108 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Kia K4 takes 8.4 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson delivers markedly more torque with 379 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 114 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, Kia K4 is only slightly lighter – 1,415 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 127 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers only slightly more boot space – 620 L compared to 604 L. That’s a difference of about 16 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries moderately more – 545 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 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.

from £31,300
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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Hyundai Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson is a well-rounded compact SUV that blends modern styling with a comfortable, thoughtfully laid-out interior, making it appealing for daily driving and family use. It delivers a calm ride, a generous level of equipment for the price, and sensible practicality, so it's a smart choice if you want a straightforward, dependable crossover without fuss.

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Reviews Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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Tommy Eriksson
8 Jul 2026, 08:18:44

Very comfortable car to drive, easy to get in and out of, feels safer sitting higher up, nice design. Feels good now but we'll see how it is in the winter.

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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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4.4 (6 Reviews)
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Joz
20 May 2026, 08:04:45

A modern, ultra-easy-to-use car with a full set of systems and assistants that work as they should, but with a sluggish gearbox and poor noise insulation.

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Joz
20 May 2026, 08:04:45

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Joz
20 May 2026, 08:04:44

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20 May 2026, 08:04:44

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20 May 2026, 08:04:44

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Kia K4

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,300 - 48,800 £
Price
24,800 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
132 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback, Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
1,415 - 1,540 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
328 - 604 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
435 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
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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