Hyundai Tucson vs Lexus ES – Differences & prices compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: 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 strongly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30600 £, while the Lexus ES costs 46600 £. That’s a price difference of around 15951 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson manages with 1 L and is therefore strongly more efficient than the Lexus ES with 5.10 L. The difference is about 4.10 L per 100 km.

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 has a a bit edge – offering 252 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Lexus ES takes 8.90 s. That’s about 1 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Tucson performs slight better – reaching 194 km/h, while the Lexus ES tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 14 km/h.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Hyundai Tucson is a bit lighter – 1520 kg compared to 1680 kg. The difference is around 160 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers clearly more room – 620 L compared to 454 L. That’s a difference of about 166 L.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Tucson a touch takes the win – 545 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

All in all, the Hyundai Tucson shows itself to be wins this duel convincingly and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.