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Hyundai Tucson vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (20,900 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Lotus Eletre?

Hyundai Tucson vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter

Lotus Eletre

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space

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.

Hyundai Tucson is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 64,808 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers considerably more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 500 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

Eletre

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 630 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Eletre is noticeably faster – reaching 265 km/h, while the Hyundai Tucson tops out at 204 km/h. The difference is around 61 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers substantially more torque with 985 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 606 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Hyundai Tucson is clearly lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 1,023 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers only slightly more boot space – 688 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 68 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Tucson offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,799 L, about 267 L more than the Lotus Eletre.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries somewhat more – 545 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is far ahead overall 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 450 - 570 km
Hyundai Tucson
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Hyundai Tucson

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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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Hyundai Tucson
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
4,525 - 4,535 mm
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
1,650 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,795 - 1,799 L
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Lotus
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