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Renault Mégane vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 20,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Mégane or Hyundai Tucson?

Renault Mégane vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

Renault Mégane

  • significantly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

Hyundai Tucson

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • somewhat lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Mégane

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Renault Mégane costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,160 £.

As for electric range, the Renault Mégane offers significantly more range – reaching up to 452 km, about 382 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

Tucson

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 Hyundai Tucson offers noticeably more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Mégane is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Hyundai Tucson is clearly faster – reaching 204 km/h, while the Renault Mégane tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 44 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson delivers visibly more torque with 379 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 79 Nm more.

Mégane

Space and Everyday Use:

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 somewhat lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,719 kg. The difference is around 177 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers noticeably more boot space – 620 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 231 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Tucson offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,799 L, about 467 L more than the Renault Mégane.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries a bit more – 545 kg compared to 446 kg. That’s a difference of about 99 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson holds a decisive 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 Renault Mégane blends Gallic flair with practical everyday charm, showing that sensible transport can still have personality and poise. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want a comfortable, stylish hatchback that feels a little more special than the usual commute companion.

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Hyundai Tucson

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Reviews Hyundai Tucson

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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
35,100 - 38,500 £
Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
452 km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
62 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
389 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
4,200 mm
Length
4,525 - 4,535 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Height
1,650 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Max trunk capacity
1,795 - 1,799 L
Payload
446 kg
Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction 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
218 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
Renault
Brand
Hyundai
What drivetrain options does the Renault Mégane have?

The Renault Mégane is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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