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Hyundai Tucson vs Porsche Cayenne – Which model is better for everyday use?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Hyundai Tucson or Porsche Cayenne fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai Tucson has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30600 £, while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87000 £. That’s a price difference of around 56366 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Tucson manages with 1 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Porsche Cayenne with 4 L. The difference is about 3 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Porsche Cayenne performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 83 km, about 13 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

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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 Porsche Cayenne has a convincingly edge – offering 739 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 487 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.90 s. That’s about 4.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Cayenne performs evident better – reaching 305 km/h, while the Hyundai Tucson tops out at 204 km/h. The difference is around 101 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Cayenne pulls significantly stronger with 950 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 571 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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 perceptible lighter – 1542 kg compared to 2130 kg. The difference is around 588 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers to a small extent more room – 772 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 152 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Tucson performs slight better – up to 1799 L, which is about 91 L more than the Porsche Cayenne.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Cayenne evident takes the win – 705 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Hyundai Tucson proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Hyundai Tucson is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Hyundai Tucson

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 252 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1 - 7.6 L
  • Electric Range : 64 - 70 km

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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Porsche Cayenne

Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.

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Porsche Cayenne
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Costs and Consumption

Price
30600 - 46300 £
Price
87000 - 186400 £
Consumption L/100km
1 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
64 - 70 km
Electric Range
74 - 83 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
22 - 172 g/km
co2
90 - 277 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1542 - 1889 kg
Curb weight
2130 - 2670 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 772 L
Length
4510 - 4535 mm
Length
4930 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1983 - 1989 mm
Height
1650 mm
Height
1652 - 1698 mm
Max trunk capacity
1721 - 1799 L
Max trunk capacity
1344 - 1708 L
Payload
523 - 545 kg
Payload
365 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 252 HP
Power HP
353 - 739 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 6 s
Max Speed
180 - 204 km/h
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
500 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
100 - 185 kW
Power kW
260 - 544 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the Hyundai Tucson?

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

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.