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Hyundai Tucson vs Toyota Corolla - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (288 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (20900 £ vs 28600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Toyota Corolla?

Hyundai Tucson

5 (2 Reviews)
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Toyota Corolla

5 (1 Reviews)
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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 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20900 £ , while the Toyota Corolla costs 28600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7680 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Tucson manages with 2.70 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.40 L. The difference is about 1.70 L per 100 km.

Corolla

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Tucson has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 288 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 7.50 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Tucson performs to a small extent better – reaching 204 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 24 km/h.

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 curb weight, Toyota Corolla is slight lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1542 kg. The difference is around 122 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers significantly more room – 620 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 259 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Tucson performs convincingly better – up to 1799 L, which is about 747 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Tucson somewhat takes the win – 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 far ahead 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.

Hyundai Tucson
Toyota Corolla

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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
  • Electric Range : 63 - 70 km

Hyundai Tucson

5 (2 Reviews)
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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

5 (1 Reviews)
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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
20900 - 47900 £
Price
28600 - 34900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
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
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1542 - 1893 kg
Curb weight
1420 - 1460 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
4525 - 4535 mm
Length
4370 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1650 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1795 - 1799 L
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1052 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
196 - 204 km/h
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
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the Hyundai Tucson?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.