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Peugeot 208 vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 31,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 208 or Hyundai Tucson?

Peugeot 208 vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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

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.

Peugeot 208 is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Hyundai Tucson costs 31,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,295 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Peugeot 208 with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 208 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 432 km, about 362 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

Tucson

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Tucson offers considerably more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 132 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson delivers noticeably more torque with 379 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 109 Nm more.

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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, Peugeot 208 is clearly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 377 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers clearly more boot space – 620 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 268 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries visibly more – 545 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson holds a solid overall lead 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
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The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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Reviews Peugeot 208

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Labbe
21 Dec 2025, 15:16:45

Fuel consumption stated in the article — misleading. In town, on the highway, at least 7 L/100 km.

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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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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
21,000 - 33,200 £
Price
31,300 - 48,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 116 g/km
co2
62 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,745 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
380 - 430 kg
Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Hyundai
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 208?

The Peugeot 208 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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