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Hyundai Tucson vs Toyota C-HR comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (20,900 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Toyota C-HR?

Hyundai Tucson vs Toyota C-HR: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

3.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • barely more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space
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Toyota C-HR

4.9 (6 Reviews)
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  • moderately more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly 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

Tucson

Hyundai Tucson VS Toyota C-HR: quick take

Hyundai Tucson VS Toyota C-HR share the compact‑SUV label but deliver very different daily promises: the Tucson sells space and serenity, the C‑HR sells style and efficiency. The Tucson feels like a composed, long‑distance companion that swallows luggage and keeps motorway miles quiet, while the Toyota C‑HR is tighter and more urban‑focused with a punchy hybrid character. Both bring modern cockpits and safety kits, yet the experience inside is distinct — Tucson favors roomy pragmatism, C‑HR favors a more sculpted, design‑led cabin. Which one fits you will come down to whether you value usable space and highway calm or low running costs and compact city manners.

C-HR

Driving character: calm long‑legs vs. city agile

The Hyundai Tucson leans toward a relaxed, confidence‑inspiring ride with light steering and a composed feel at speed, making it an easy partner for long trips. By contrast, the Toyota C‑HR rewards urban life with sharper turn‑in and a more nimble footprint that makes parking and lane changes feel effortless. The Tucson’s setup sacrifices a bit of engagement for comfort, whereas the C‑HR trades some rear seat room for better downtown manners and economy. Under hard acceleration the C‑HR’s drivetrain can sound strained compared with Tucson’s more subdued shove, so expectations around refinement vary by use.

Tucson

Cabin atmosphere and perceived quality

Step into the Hyundai Tucson and you notice broad surfaces, generous rear passenger space and a more traditionally roomy SUV feel; materials and haptics after the facelift lean toward a softer, more reassuring impression. The Toyota C‑HR presents a more contemporary, design‑forward interior that feels tidy and modern up front, but the rear quarter feels darker and a touch claustrophobic for taller occupants. Tucson’s cabin wins where families prize space and easy access, while C‑HR scores on style and a cockpit that looks and feels a bit fresher. That similarity in modern tech therefore feels different: Tucson’s tech complements space, C‑HR’s tech complements style.

C-HR

Practicality and everyday usability

Practical buyers will quickly spot the Tucson’s advantage in luggage and load flexibility — its rear seats and boot layout suit weekend gear and family life without creative packing. The Toyota C‑HR, meanwhile, is honest about compromises: a smaller, higher‑lip boot and a trickier rear area make it better suited to small loads and city errands than long holiday runs. Tucson’s door openings, storage nooks and rear comfort make it the more forgiving daily mover for families, whereas C‑HR’s compact footprint wins in tight urban parking and for buyers who rarely need big cargo space. Each car serves a clear use case: Tucson for utility, C‑HR for style‑first urban practicality.

Tucson

Daily tech, ergonomics and annoyance points

Both cars have modern screens and driver aids, but their annoyances differ in tone: the Tucson’s assistant systems can feel over‑eager and some settings require fiddling, even if the facelift returned useful physical controls that improve usability. The C‑HR’s interface is speedy and neat, yet persistent warning chimes and some intrusive alerts can test patience in stop‑start city use. For plug‑in or hybrid deployment the Tucson rewards owners who can charge regularly to leverage low running costs on commutes, while the C‑HR’s hybrid systems deliver impressively low consumption in typical urban use and a usable electric range in its PHEV form. In short, Tucson asks for a little set‑up and occasional patience with assist systems; C‑HR asks you to accept a few ergonomic compromises for better everyday economy.

C-HR

Buyer fit: who should pick which before the specs

If your priorities are family trips, big boots and a relaxed highway companion the Hyundai Tucson is the natural choice because it turns space and comfort into everyday virtues. If you live in the city, want striking design and the lowest possible running costs from a hybrid or PHEV setup — especially as a company car or commuter — the Toyota C‑HR will feel more rewarding. Both are convincing in their niches, so the trade‑off is clear: Tucson maximises usable volume and long‑distance calm, C‑HR maximises economy and urban agility. Below we break down the technical details so you can match those real‑world differences to the numbers that matter for your purchase.

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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Toyota C-HR costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,237 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota C-HR uses 2.3 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Hyundai Tucson with 2.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Tucson offers barely more range – reaching up to 70 km, about 4 km more than the Toyota C-HR.

C-HR

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 Hyundai Tucson offers noticeably more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 65 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota C-HR is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

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, Toyota C-HR is only slightly lighter – 1,505 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 37 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers clearly more boot space – 620 L compared to 447 L. That’s a difference of about 173 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries markedly more – 545 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 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.

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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
Hyundai Tucson
Toyota C-HR

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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Toyota C-HR

The Toyota C-HR is a bold, coupe-styled crossover that grabs attention with angular lines and a modern interior design. It’s aimed at comfortable urban driving and sensible efficiency, offering practical features and distinctive looks rather than rugged off-road ability.

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Hyundai Tucson
Toyota C-HR

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Price
29,100 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
66 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
52 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
1,505 - 1,755 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
350 - 447 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,832 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
375 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
140 - 223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
103 - 164 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Toyota
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