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Hyundai Tucson vs Volvo XC90 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (31,300 £ vs 74,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Volvo XC90?

Hyundai Tucson vs Volvo XC90: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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Volvo XC90

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 31,300 £ , while the Volvo XC90 costs 74,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,028 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Volvo XC90 with 3.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Tucson offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 70 km, about 1 km more than the Volvo XC90.

XC90

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 Volvo XC90 offers clearly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 118 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC90 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC90 delivers substantially more torque with 669 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 290 Nm more.

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.

Seats: Volvo XC90 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Tucson is noticeably lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 2,080 kg. The difference is around 538 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC90 carries visibly more – 710 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson is barely 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.

from £31,300
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
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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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Reviews Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Mike bird
29 Mar 2026, 15:20:07

Good car would have been better if it was all electric this PHEV is not a lot of good and there is so much that can go wrong . Expensive with the luxury road tax .

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Arvanitis Dimitri
12 Oct 2025, 14:52:44

It’s our second Tucson — a diesel manual and a petrol automatic. I can only confirm that our next one in 2027 will be 99.9% a Tucson again. Gorgeous, pleasant, economical and sporty. Top choice.

Volvo XC90

The Volvo XC90 is a serene Scandinavian SUV that mixes minimalist luxury with a composed, confidence-inspiring presence — ideal for buyers who want family practicality without sacrificing style. Inside it serves up a calm, well-crafted cabin and user-friendly tech that keeps long journeys pleasant and tantrums to a minimum, making the XC90 a smart, stylish pick for sensible drivers.

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Reviews Volvo XC90

5 (2 Reviews)
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Borstel
11 Nov 2025, 12:59:12

I drive both cars. The XC90’s boot is — contrary to the figures posted here — noticeably larger than the GLC’s when carrying five people. Overall the XC90 is clearly the more comfortable and, above all, the more stable — and therefore the safer — car.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,300 - 48,800 £
Price
74,300 - 84,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
69 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
71 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
2,080 - 2,350 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
600 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
250 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
360 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
184 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Hyundai Tucson?

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

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