Compare performance (288 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (20,900 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Volvo XC40?
In one corner sits the Hyundai Tucson, a confident, no-nonsense compact SUV that promises practicality with a dash of swagger; in the other, the Volvo XC40, a compact Swede wrapped in minimalist design and premium intent. This is less about crowning a conqueror and more about spotting which personality fits your driveway. Think of this as a style-versus-substance sparring match with everyday life as the referee.
The Tucson wears its presence on its sleeve — deliberate lines, a stance that suggests capability and a willingness to tackle family duty or weekend escape without fuss. The XC40, by contrast, plays the cool urban sophisticate: clean surfaces, calm cabin, and an air of considered refinement that feels engineered to reassure. One makes an entrance by size and posture, the other by detail and restraint, and both choices tell a different story before the engine even starts.
For routine life the Tucson leans into usability: easy loading, forgiving manners, and a layout that accommodates gear, kids or a hobby without drama. The XC40 prioritizes a cocooned passenger experience, intuitive controls and a composure that suits tight streets and long commutes where refinement matters. Both aim to reduce hassle, but they go about it with different priorities — one loud and practical, the other quiet and curated.
Picking the Tucson often says you value sensible choices and tangible utility — you want a car that works hard and looks confident doing it, without fussing over badges. Choosing the XC40 broadcasts an appetite for design, perceived quality and that Scandinavian calm that signals careful taste and a desire for reassurance. Neither decision needs apologizing: one leans into function, the other into presence, and both are perfectly defensible ways to justify a new set of keys.
The Tucson will appeal to the Rational Decision-Maker and the Pragmatist who prioritise value, predictable usability and straightforward comfort for daily life and longer hauls. If your life revolves around commutes, weekend kit and a sensible running cost, this is the kind of all-rounder that simplifies the checklist. It’s for buyers who prefer their choices to deliver usefulness without theatrical flair.
If you care as much about the way a car presents you as how it moves you, the XC40 courts the Design & Brand-Oriented Buyer and the Safety & Risk Minimizer with equal skill, offering a polished cockpit and that reassuring sense of engineered calm — and yes, it offers a different kind of appeal than the Tucson. Consider it if interior finish, perceived quality and a composed urban presence matter as much as practicality. Read on to see how those character differences stack up when the details get laid out.
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Hyundai Tucson is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,865 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.
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 markedly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 91 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Hyundai Tucson is moderately faster – reaching 204 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 24 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson delivers visibly more torque with 379 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 79 Nm more.
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 very slightly lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,688 kg. The difference is around 146 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers visibly more boot space – 620 L compared to 452 L. That’s a difference of about 168 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Tucson offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,799 L, about 471 L more than the Volvo XC40.
When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries marginally more – 545 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.
The Hyundai Tucson 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.
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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The Volvo XC40 wraps Scandinavian minimalism into a compact, city-ready SUV with a premium cabin that feels both practical and grown-up. It will suit buyers who prize safety, clever storage and a composed ride, proving that small dimensions don't mean small personality.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
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Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
63 - 70 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
62 - 172 g/km
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co2
147 - 148 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
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Curb weight
1,688 kg
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Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
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Trunk capacity
452 L
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Length
4,525 - 4,535 mm
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Length
4,425 mm
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Width
1,865 mm
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Width
1,863 mm
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Height
1,650 mm
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Height
1,652 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,795 - 1,799 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
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Payload
518 - 545 kg
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Payload
532 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 288 HP
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Power HP
163 - 197 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
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Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
250 - 379 Nm
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Torque
265 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
100 - 212 kW
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Power kW
120 - 145 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Volvo
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