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Hyundai Tucson vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (20,900 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Toyota Corolla?

Hyundai Tucson vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

3.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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Toyota Corolla

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • 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

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

Tucson

Costs and Efficiency:

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Toyota Corolla costs 28,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,680 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

Corolla

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 178 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 7.5 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

Tucson

Space and Everyday Use:

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 terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla is only slightly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 122 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers considerably more boot space – 620 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 259 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries moderately more – 545 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson is clearly superior overall 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 £20,900
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 Corolla

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Hyundai Tucson

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.

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Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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Hyundai Tucson
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
-
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
-
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Full 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
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

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