Compare performance (288 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (20,900 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or VW Passat?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 significantly cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the VW Passat costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,565 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hyundai Tucson with 2.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.
As for electric range, the VW Passat offers significantly more range – reaching up to 135 km, about 65 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.
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 barely more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the VW Passat is marginally faster – reaching 225 km/h, while the Hyundai Tucson tops out at 204 km/h. The difference is around 21 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Passat delivers marginally more torque with 400 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 21 Nm more.
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 terms of curb weight, Hyundai Tucson is only slightly lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,573 kg. The difference is around 31 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers a bit more boot space – 690 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Tucson offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,799 L, about 29 L more than the VW Passat.
When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries only slightly more – 577 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.
The VW Passat is decisively 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.
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.
detailsThe VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
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Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 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
124 - 135 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
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co2
62 - 172 g/km
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co2
28 - 153 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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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
1,573 - 1,858 kg
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Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
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Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
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Length
4,525 - 4,535 mm
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Length
4,917 mm
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Width
1,865 mm
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Width
1,849 mm
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Height
1,650 mm
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Height
1,521 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,795 - 1,799 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
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Payload
518 - 545 kg
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Payload
501 - 577 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, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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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, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 288 HP
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Power HP
122 - 272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
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Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
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Max Speed
220 - 225 km/h
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Torque
250 - 379 Nm
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Torque
250 - 400 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
90 - 200 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
VW
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