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Hyundai Tucson vs Renault Clio comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (20,900 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Renault Clio?

Hyundai Tucson vs Renault Clio: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Renault Clio

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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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:

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.

Renault Clio is visibly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Hyundai Tucson costs 20,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,840 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Renault Clio with 4.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

Clio

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 Hyundai Tucson offers significantly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Renault Clio takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Hyundai Tucson is slightly faster – reaching 204 km/h, while the Renault Clio tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 24 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson delivers significantly more torque with 379 Nm compared to 190 Nm. That’s about 189 Nm more.

Tucson

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 terms of curb weight, Renault Clio is markedly lighter – 1,202 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 340 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers substantially more boot space – 620 L compared to 327 L. That’s a difference of about 293 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Tucson offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,799 L, about 623 L more than the Renault Clio.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries slightly more – 545 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 82 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson is decisively ahead 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 £20,900
Tucson

Hyundai Tucson

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 63 - 70 km
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Reviews Hyundai Tucson

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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Mike bird
29 Mar 2026, 15:20:07

Good car would have been better if it was all electric this PHEV is not a lot of good and there is so much that can go wrong . Expensive with the luxury road tax .

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Arvanitis Dimitri
12 Oct 2025, 14:52:44

It’s our second Tucson — a diesel manual and a petrol automatic. I can only confirm that our next one in 2027 will be 99.9% a Tucson again. Gorgeous, pleasant, economical and sporty. Top choice.

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The Clio punches above its weight with chic French styling and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that makes city driving feel effortlessly stylish. It's an easy-to-live-with choice that keeps ownership simple and even manages to put a grin on your face when the traffic gets dull.

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Reviews Renault Clio

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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technoman
31 Mar 2026, 08:36:27

Having owned a clio now for the last 8 years we have found the 0.9ltr engine to work well both around town and on motorways . Averaging around 45mpg on mixed driving. The 3 cylinder engine has no cambelt to worry about . Interior has worked and worn well . No defects at all during owner ship BUT the striking red paintwork (metallic) is showing deterioration and is expensive to put right and this would be the only reason for dropping a star off the rating . There are two main services on the car an A and a B service. All they do on the A service is change the cabin filter and do the usual safety checks which costa around £120 the second B service is oil and filter change around £230 but at 36000 miles need air filter and brake fluid change which can add another £120

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Price
17,100 - 23,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
92 - 115 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
1,202 - 1,316 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 327 L
Length
4,525 - 4,535 mm
Length
4,116 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,768 mm
Height
1,650 mm
Height
1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,795 - 1,799 L
Max trunk capacity
1,094 - 1,176 L
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
453 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
190 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Renault
What drive types are available for the Hyundai Tucson?

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

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