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Mazda CX-60 vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (327 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (43,700 £ vs 31,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-60 or Hyundai Tucson?

Mazda CX-60 vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

Mazda CX-60

4.5 (9 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • markedly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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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

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Hyundai Tucson VS Mazda CX-60 — quick take

Hyundai Tucson and Mazda CX-60 arrive with clearly different priorities: the Tucson leans toward roomy comfort and everyday usability, while the CX‑60 aims for a more substantial, semi‑premium road presence. The Tucson feels like a practical all‑rounder you can live with day to day; the CX‑60 projects weight, refinement and a stronger sense of engineering under the skin. Choosing between them is largely a question of whether you want scaled‑up comfort and clever packaging or a heavier, more composed SUV with premium touches. Below we unpack how those different priorities play out in real life rather than on paper.

Tucson

Character and driving feel

The Hyundai Tucson is tuned around ease: light steering, predictable responses and a calm, secure demeanor that makes it easy to drive without fuss. The Mazda CX‑60 feels firmer and more purposeful; its heft and torque give a sense of momentum and authority on the road that the Tucson doesn’t try to replicate. On twisty B‑roads the Tucson stays safe and undemanding, whereas the CX‑60 rewards confident inputs with stronger forward thrust and a planted sensation. If you want playful immediacy, neither is a sports car, but the CX‑60 will satisfy drivers who prefer a more substantial, effortful drive; the Tucson suits those who prioritise relaxed usability.

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Comfort and long‑distance behaviour

For long runs the Hyundai Tucson comes off as the gentler companion: well‑insulated, composed at motorway speeds and forgiving of passive driving, so fatigue is less likely to build up. The Mazda CX‑60 counters with a quieter, higher‑quality cabin and diesel‑style stamina that makes sustained highway cruising feel effortless and refined. Tucson’s suspension soaks up higher‑speed irregularities nicely, while CX‑60’s setup, even after its updates, remains a touch firmer—pleasantly composed for long hauls but less indulgent over urban bumps. In short, choose the Tucson if you value cushioned long‑distance comfort, pick the CX‑60 if you want refined materials and steady high‑speed poise.

Tucson

Practicality and family usability

The Hyundai Tucson is the more family‑focused choice: generous rear room, a large and cleverly divided boot and folding rear seats that make loading a weekend’s worth of kit straightforward. The Mazda CX‑60 matches many of those strengths with a very usable luggage bay and a lower sill that eases heavy loads, but rear legroom is a bit tighter and the centre seat less hospitable. Tucson’s interior packaging and more accessible ISOFIX points tilt it toward family duty and daily school runs, while CX‑60 brings superior material quality and stronger towing capability for owners who need to pull trailers or caravans. Practical differences matter in daily use: Tucson simplifies life with space and straightforward ergonomics, CX‑60 rewards owners who prioritise finish and load‑carriage capability.

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City friendliness, tech and everyday usability

In town the Hyundai Tucson is easier to live with thanks to lighter steering, a more compact feel and user-friendly controls after its recent updates, which make parking and manoeuvring less stressful. The Mazda CX‑60’s heavier steering and conservative rotary infotainment slow down interactions; its interface is logical but less intuitive for quick adjustments when you’re busy. Tucson’s hybrid options and quiet low‑speed behaviour also help in stop‑start traffic, whereas the CX‑60’s PHEV and heavier drivetrains can show occasional roughness in urban stop‑go if not perfectly tuned. For urban owners who value low hassle and fast, clear controls the Tucson is the friendlier pick; buyers who accept a bit more effort for a premium cabin will find the CX‑60 manageable but more deliberate.

Tucson

Buyer fit: who should pick which and why

Buy the Hyundai Tucson if your priorities are family practicality, lower running cost in everyday use, easy urban manners and a comfortable long‑distance cruiser that’s straightforward to live with. Choose the Mazda CX‑60 if you want a more premium cabin, stronger on‑road presence and better towing or long‑distance diesel efficiency—it’s aimed at buyers who value substance and finish over maximum interior volume. Each car plays to a different owner profile: Tucson for pragmatic comfort and value, CX‑60 for refinement and load‑carrying capability. The technical comparison following this editorial will make those trade‑offs concrete in terms of drivetrain feel, efficiency, boot design and running costs so you can match spec to use.

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

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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 markedly cheaper – starting at 31,300 £ , while the Mazda CX-60 costs 43,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,394 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda CX-60 with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Tucson offers barely more range – reaching up to 70 km, about 7 km more than the Mazda CX-60.

Tucson

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 Mazda CX-60 offers moderately more power – delivering 327 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-60 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda CX-60 delivers noticeably more torque with 550 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 171 Nm more.

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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 terms of curb weight, Hyundai Tucson is markedly lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,890 kg. The difference is around 348 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers marginally more boot space – 620 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-60 carries slightly more – 612 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 67 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda CX-60 is slightly 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 £43,700
CX-60

Mazda CX-60

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 200 - 327 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.8 - 5.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 63 km
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Mazda CX-60
Hyundai Tucson

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Mazda CX-60

The Mazda CX-60 pairs sculpted, understated looks with poised handling and a cabin that punches above its class, making long drives feel unexpectedly civilized. For buyers who want a premium feel without the showroom swagger, it's the sort of car that earns respect quietly — and still manages a wink when you push on.

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Reviews Mazda CX-60

4.5 (9 Reviews)
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andy
31 May 2026, 10:11:44

Not a really functioning vehicle. High fuel consumption and constant electronic problems, the brakes are a joke.

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Leo
7 Mar 2026, 11:15:10

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THEO
7 Mar 2026, 07:02:13

2026 model is the new standard, great car.

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andy
15 Feb 2026, 18:05:07

A car with lots of problems — more trips to the garage than anything else.

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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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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.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,700 - 57,900 £
Price
31,300 - 48,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
85 - 137 g/km
co2
62 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,890 - 2,055 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
581 - 612 kg
Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 327 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
450 - 550 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
147 - 241 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
2,488 - 3,283 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Hyundai
What drivetrain options does the Mazda CX-60 have?

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

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