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Hyundai Tucson vs SERES 3 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (31,300 £ vs 32,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or SERES 3?

Hyundai Tucson vs SERES 3: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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SERES 3

  • substantially more electric range
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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:

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

Hyundai Tucson is barely cheaper – starting at 31,300 £ , while the SERES 3 costs 32,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,637 £.

As for electric range, the SERES 3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 301 km, about 231 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 Hyundai Tucson offers substantially more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 125 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the SERES 3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson delivers noticeably more torque with 379 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 79 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 a bit lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,765 kg. The difference is around 223 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries clearly more – 545 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 245 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson is slightly 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 £31,300
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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Hyundai Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson is a well-rounded compact SUV that blends modern styling with a comfortable, thoughtfully laid-out interior, making it appealing for daily driving and family use. It delivers a calm ride, a generous level of equipment for the price, and sensible practicality, so it's a smart choice if you want a straightforward, dependable crossover without fuss.

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Reviews Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 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.

SERES 3

The SERES 3 arrives as a zippy, well-equipped compact electric that puts everyday usability ahead of headline-grabbing theatrics. It’s an honest, budget-friendly choice for city commuters who want a bit of style and low running costs without a showroom ego.

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SERES 3

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,300 - 48,800 £
Price
32,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh/100km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
301 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
300 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
SERES
What drive types are available for the Hyundai Tucson?

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

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