Hyundai Tucson vs SsangYong Rexton – Differences & prices compared

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

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.

Hyundai Tucson has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30600 £, while the SsangYong Rexton costs 41100 £. That’s a price difference of around 10500 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson manages with 1 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the SsangYong Rexton with 8.20 L. The difference is about 7.20 L per 100 km.

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 has a slightly edge – offering 252 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the SsangYong Rexton takes 10.60 s. That’s about 2.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Tucson performs minimal better – reaching 194 km/h, while the SsangYong Rexton tops out at 184 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Rexton pulls somewhat stronger with 441 Nm compared to 367 Nm. That’s about 74 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: SsangYong Rexton offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Hyundai Tucson is convincingly lighter – 1520 kg compared to 2145 kg. The difference is around 625 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SsangYong Rexton offers noticeable more room – 784 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 164 L.

In maximum load capacity, the SsangYong Rexton performs barely noticeable better – up to 1977 L, which is about 178 L more than the Hyundai Tucson.

When it comes to payload, SsangYong Rexton noticeable takes the win – 770 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 225 kg.

All in all, the Hyundai Tucson shows itself to be dominates this comparison 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.