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Hyundai Tucson vs VW ID.4 – Which one offers the better deal?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Hyundai Tucson or VW ID.4 fits your lifestyle better.

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

Tucson @ Hyundai Motor Company

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai Tucson has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30600 £, while the VW ID.4 costs 34600 £. That’s a price difference of around 3938 £.

As for range, the VW ID.4 performs decisively better – achieving up to 569 km, about 499 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.4 has a noticeable edge – offering 340 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.4 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.90 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Tucson performs a bit better – reaching 204 km/h, while the VW ID.4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 24 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.4 pulls convincingly stronger with 679 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm difference.

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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, Hyundai Tucson is clearly perceptible lighter – 1542 kg compared to 1975 kg. The difference is around 433 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers to a small extent more room – 620 L compared to 543 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Tucson performs to a small extent better – up to 1799 L, which is about 224 L more than the VW ID.4.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.4 hardly perceptible takes the win – 551 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW ID.4 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW ID.4 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW ID.4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 - 17 kWh
  • Electric Range : 356 - 569 km
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Hyundai Tucson

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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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VW ID.4

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The VW ID.4 is a calm, roomy electric SUV that turns everyday driving into a quietly confident experience, its practical packaging and smooth manners tailored perfectly for family life. Volkswagen's solid build and intuitive interior tech mean you get electric practicality without the sci‑fi theatrics, making the ID.4 a sensible, surprisingly likable choice for most buyers.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30600 - 46300 £
Price
34600 - 47200 £
Consumption L/100km
1 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh
Electric Range
64 - 70 km
Electric Range
356 - 569 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
52 - 77 kWh
co2
22 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1542 - 1889 kg
Curb weight
1975 - 2248 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
543 L
Length
4510 - 4535 mm
Length
4582 - 4584 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1650 mm
Height
1619 - 1634 mm
Max trunk capacity
1721 - 1799 L
Max trunk capacity
1575 L
Payload
523 - 545 kg
Payload
511 - 551 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 252 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
Max Speed
180 - 204 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 185 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
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VW

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What drive types are available for the Hyundai Tucson?

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

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