Compare performance (288 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (20900 £ vs 29100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Skoda Karoq?
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 distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20900 £ , while the Skoda Karoq costs 29100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8185 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Tucson manages with 2.70 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Skoda Karoq with 4.90 L. The difference is about 2.20 L per 100 km.
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 clearly perceptible edge – offering 288 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 98 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Karoq is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.50 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Skoda Karoq performs slight better – reaching 221 km/h, while the Hyundai Tucson tops out at 204 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Hyundai Tucson pulls minimal stronger with 379 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 19 Nm difference.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Skoda Karoq is somewhat lighter – 1380 kg compared to 1542 kg. The difference is around 162 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers slightly more room – 620 L compared to 521 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Tucson performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1799 L, which is about 169 L more than the Skoda Karoq.
When it comes to payload, Skoda Karoq slight takes the win – 549 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 4 kg.
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.
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 Skoda Karoq is a smart, unfussy compact SUV that blends roomy practicality with a pleasantly composed driving character. It won’t turn heads at a car meet, but it will make daily life easier with clever storage, sensible ergonomics and a reassuringly grown-up ride.
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Price
20900 - 47900 £
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Price
29100 - 41700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
63 - 70 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
62 - 172 g/km
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co2
128 - 173 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L
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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
1380 - 1655 kg
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Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
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Trunk capacity
521 L
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Length
4525 - 4535 mm
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Length
4384 - 4390 mm
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Width
1865 mm
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Width
1841 mm
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Height
1650 mm
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Height
1624 - 1629 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1795 - 1799 L
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Max trunk capacity
1630 L
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Payload
518 - 545 kg
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Payload
456 - 549 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
Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 288 HP
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Power HP
115 - 190 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
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Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
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Max Speed
192 - 221 km/h
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Torque
250 - 379 Nm
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Torque
200 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
100 - 212 kW
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Power kW
85 - 140 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Skoda
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.