Hyundai Tucson vs VW Amarok – Which car suits you better?

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

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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30600 £, while the VW Amarok costs 43200 £. That’s a price difference of around 12603 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson manages with 1 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.60 L. The difference is about 7.60 L per 100 km.

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 has a minimal edge – offering 252 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 12 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the VW Amarok takes 8.80 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Tucson performs barely noticeable better – reaching 194 km/h, while the VW Amarok tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 4 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok pulls distinct stronger with 600 Nm compared to 367 Nm. That’s about 233 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Hyundai Tucson is clearly lighter – 1520 kg compared to 2262 kg. The difference is around 742 kg.

When it comes to payload, VW Amarok clearly takes the win – 983 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 438 kg.

All in all, the Hyundai Tucson shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.