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Hyundai Tucson vs VW Polo comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (20,900 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or VW Polo?

Hyundai Tucson vs VW Polo: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

3.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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VW Polo

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Polo is visibly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Hyundai Tucson costs 20,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,639 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the VW Polo with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

Polo

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 offers visibly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Polo is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson delivers slightly more torque with 379 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 59 Nm more.

Tucson

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Polo is markedly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 399 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers clearly more boot space – 620 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 269 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries somewhat more – 545 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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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
Hyundai Tucson
VW Polo

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Hyundai Tucson

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 Polo

The Polo is a small car with surprisingly grown-up refinement, delivering comfortable packaging, crisp handling and a build quality that punches above its class. For buyers who want a practical, fuss-free hatch that still feels a little premium, it’s a sensible, slightly cheeky choice you’ll enjoy every day.

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Hyundai Tucson
VW Polo

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
116 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
VW
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