Compare performance (288 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (20900 £ vs 53100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Polestar 4?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Hyundai Tucson has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20900 £ , while the Polestar 4 costs 53100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32160 £.
As for electric range, the Polestar 4 performs significantly better – achieving up to 620 km, about 550 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.
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 Polestar 4 has a convincingly edge – offering 544 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 256 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 4 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.50 s. That’s about 3.70 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Tucson performs minimal better – reaching 204 km/h, while the Polestar 4 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 4 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Polestar 4 pulls decisively stronger with 686 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 307 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 clearly lighter – 1542 kg compared to 2230 kg. The difference is around 688 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers somewhat more room – 620 L compared to 526 L. That’s a difference of about 94 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Tucson performs to a small extent better – up to 1799 L, which is about 263 L more than the Polestar 4.
When it comes to payload, Hyundai Tucson a bit takes the win – 545 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.
The Polestar 4 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Polestar 4 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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 Polestar 4 wears a coupe-like profile and a Scandinavian-minimal interior that feels premium and unexpectedly roomy, with composed handling that makes urban driving and country roads a pleasure. For buyers who want an electric car that turns heads without shouting, the Polestar 4 is a stylish, clever choice that balances practicality with personality.
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Price
20900 - 47900 £
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Price
53100 - 59900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.7 kWh
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Electric Range
63 - 70 km
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Electric Range
590 - 620 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
94 kWh
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co2
62 - 172 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
2230 - 2355 kg
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Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
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Trunk capacity
526 L
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Length
4525 - 4535 mm
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Length
4840 mm
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Width
1865 mm
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Width
2008 mm
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Height
1650 mm
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Height
1534 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1795 - 1799 L
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Max trunk capacity
1536 L
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Payload
518 - 545 kg
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Payload
455 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
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 288 HP
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Power HP
272 - 544 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
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Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
250 - 379 Nm
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Torque
343 - 686 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
100 - 212 kW
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Power kW
200 - 400 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Polestar
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.