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Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (31,300 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Kia Picanto?

Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

4.7 (8 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Kia Picanto

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly 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:

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

Kia Picanto is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Hyundai Tucson costs 31,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,200 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

Picanto

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 68 HP. That’s roughly 220 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 Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 7.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson delivers considerably more torque with 379 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 283 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 Picanto is clearly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 418 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers clearly more boot space – 620 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 365 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries markedly more – 545 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 213 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.

from £31,300
Tucson

Hyundai Tucson

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Manual, 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

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Reviews Hyundai Tucson

4.7 (8 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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Kia Picanto

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,300 - 48,800 £
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 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
126 - 134 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
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
255 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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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