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Subaru Impreza vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (30,300 £ vs 31,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Impreza or Hyundai Tucson?

Subaru Impreza vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

Subaru Impreza

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
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Hyundai Tucson

4.7 (8 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • 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

Impreza

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.

Subaru Impreza is barely cheaper – starting at 30,300 £ , while the Hyundai Tucson costs 31,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 969 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Impreza with 7.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

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 clearly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 152 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Subaru Impreza takes 10.6 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson delivers considerably more torque with 379 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 197 Nm more.

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 only slightly lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,574 kg. The difference is around 32 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers clearly more boot space – 620 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 305 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries only slightly more – 545 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson is far ahead overall 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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Subaru Impreza

The Subaru Impreza feels like a trusty companion built for everyday adventures, shrugging off bad weather and awkward parking with quiet competence. It won't win any style contests, but its sensible cabin, grippy manners, and honest driving character make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over flash.

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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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Reviews Hyundai Tucson

4.7 (8 Reviews)
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Tommy Eriksson
8 Jul 2026, 08:18:44

Very comfortable car to drive, easy to get in and out of, feels safer sitting higher up, nice design. Feels good now but we'll see how it is in the winter.

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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
30,300 - 32,500 £
Price
31,300 - 48,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.3 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
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Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
166 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
1,574 - 1,599 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
315 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
501 - 526 kg
Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
182 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Hyundai
What drivetrain options does the Subaru Impreza have?

The Subaru Impreza is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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