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Hyundai Tucson vs Tesla Model 3 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (20,900 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Tesla Model 3?

Hyundai Tucson vs Tesla Model 3: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Tesla Model 3

4.3 (7 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Hyundai Tucson is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Tesla Model 3 costs 31,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,808 £.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model 3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 750 km, about 680 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

Model 3

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 Tesla Model 3 offers clearly more power – delivering 460 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 172 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model 3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.1 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Model 3 delivers substantially more torque with 660 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 281 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 somewhat lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,772 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers only slightly more boot space – 620 L compared to 594 L. That’s a difference of about 26 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries clearly more – 545 kg compared to 377 kg. That’s a difference of about 168 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model 3 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £31,700
Model 3

Tesla Model 3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 283 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 16.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 534 - 750 km
Hyundai Tucson
Tesla Model 3

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 is a compact electric sedan that pairs brisk, responsive driving with a sleek, minimalist cabin and intuitive, software-led features. It makes a practical, modern choice for daily commutes and long-term ownership while emphasizing simplicity and advanced driver assistance.

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Hyundai Tucson
Tesla Model 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Price
31,700 - 50,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
534 - 750 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
1,772 - 1,929 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
594 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
303 - 377 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
283 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
208 - 338 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Tesla
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