Compare performance (288 HP vs 239 HP), boot space and price (20900 £ vs 30200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Kia Sportage?
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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20900 £ , while the Kia Sportage costs 30200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9265 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Tucson manages with 2.70 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 2.30 L per 100 km.
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 has a slightly edge – offering 288 HP compared to 239 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Tucson performs slight better – reaching 204 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Hyundai Tucson pulls a bit stronger with 379 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 59 Nm difference.
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 curb weight, Hyundai Tucson is barely noticeable lighter – 1542 kg compared to 1552 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers slight more room – 620 L compared to 587 L. That’s a difference of about 33 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Tucson performs barely noticeable better – up to 1799 L, which is about 23 L more than the Kia Sportage.
When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage minimal takes the win – 580 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.
Overall, the Hyundai Tucson shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
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.
detailsThe Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.
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Price
20900 - 47900 £
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Price
30200 - 43900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
63 - 70 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
62 - 172 g/km
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co2
132 - 180 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1542 - 1893 kg
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Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
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Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Length
4525 - 4535 mm
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Length
4540 mm
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Width
1865 mm
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Width
1865 mm
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Height
1650 mm
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Height
1645 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1795 - 1799 L
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Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
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Payload
518 - 545 kg
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Payload
543 - 580 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 288 HP
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Power HP
136 - 239 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
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Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
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Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
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Torque
250 - 379 Nm
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Torque
250 - 320 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
100 - 212 kW
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Power kW
100 - 176 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Kia
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.