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Hyundai Tucson vs Land Rover Discovery Sport - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (288 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (20900 £ vs 46500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Hyundai Tucson

5 (2 Reviews)
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

5 (1 Reviews)
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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.

Hyundai Tucson has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20900 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25560 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Tucson manages with 2.70 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.20 L. The difference is about 1.50 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Tucson performs slightly better – achieving up to 70 km, about 12 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Discovery Sport

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 has a slight edge – offering 288 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.50 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Discovery Sport performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 209 km/h, while the Hyundai Tucson tops out at 204 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Discovery Sport pulls noticeable stronger with 540 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 161 Nm difference.

Tucson

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 curb weight, Hyundai Tucson is distinct lighter – 1542 kg compared to 1949 kg. The difference is around 407 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers noticeable more room – 780 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 160 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Tucson performs to a small extent better – up to 1799 L, which is about 225 L more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Discovery Sport somewhat takes the win – 641 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 96 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Hyundai Tucson shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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.

from about £20,900
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
  • Electric Range : 63 - 70 km
Hyundai Tucson
Land Rover Discovery Sport

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Hyundai Tucson

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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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Land Rover Discovery Sport

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Discovery Sport wears Land Rover’s rugged badge with compact poise, blending a comfortable, well-crafted cabin and genuine off-road confidence for buyers who want versatility without showroom bluster. It settles smoothly on the road with composed manners and a cheeky British charm, making it an appealing pick for families who crave practicality with a hint of adventure.

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Hyundai Tucson
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
20900 - 47900 £
Price
46500 - 65700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
12 kWh
co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 - 65 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1542 - 1893 kg
Curb weight
1949 - 2168 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
4525 - 4535 mm
Length
4597 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1894 mm
Height
1650 mm
Height
1727 mm
Max trunk capacity
1795 - 1799 L
Max trunk capacity
1574 L
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
Max Speed
190 - 209 km/h
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1998 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Land Rover
What drive types are available for the Hyundai Tucson?

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.