Hyundai Tucson vs Renault Clio – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Clio has a markedly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16600 £, while the Hyundai Tucson costs 30600 £. That’s a price difference of around 14049 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson manages with 1 L and is therefore markedly more efficient than the Renault Clio with 4.30 L. The difference is about 3.30 L per 100 km.

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 decisively edge – offering 252 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Renault Clio takes 9.30 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Tucson performs somewhat better – reaching 194 km/h, while the Renault Clio tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson pulls markedly stronger with 367 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 162 Nm difference.

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, the Renault Clio is noticeably lighter – 1124 kg compared to 1520 kg. The difference is around 396 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers clearly more room – 620 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 229 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Tucson performs markedly better – up to 1799 L, which is about 730 L more than the Renault Clio.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Tucson distinctly takes the win – 545 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 139 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.