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Tesla Model Y vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (460 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 20,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Tesla Model Y or Hyundai Tucson?

Tesla Model Y vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

Tesla Model Y

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

Hyundai Tucson

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly lighter

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

Model Y

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Tesla Model Y costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,380 £.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model Y offers significantly more range – reaching up to 657 km, about 587 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 Tesla Model Y offers clearly more power – delivering 460 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 172 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model Y is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Hyundai Tucson is marginally faster – reaching 204 km/h, while the Tesla Model Y tops out at 201 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Model Y delivers considerably more torque with 660 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 281 Nm more.

Model Y

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Tesla Model Y offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Tucson is markedly lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 411 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model Y offers noticeably more boot space – 822 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 202 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Tesla Model Y offers a bit more capacity – up to 2,138 L, about 339 L more than the Hyundai Tucson.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries slightly more – 545 kg compared to 472 kg. That’s a difference of about 73 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model Y 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.

from £34,300
Model Y

Tesla Model Y

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 299 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 534 - 657 km
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Tesla Model Y

The Tesla Model Y blends SUV practicality with sports-car poke, wrapping a roomy, minimalist cabin and handy hatch into a slick, aerodynamic package that feels more Silicon Valley gadget than garage ornament. It’s an ideal pick for buyers who want effortless electric driving, regular software improvements and access to Tesla’s convenient charging network, though style-conscious shoppers should know it’s more about tech and efficiency than classic luxury.

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Reviews Tesla Model Y

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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Franz
15 Sept 2025, 11:46:15

The Model Y has the perfect range for me!!!

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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4.6 (4 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
34,300 - 53,100 £
Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
534 - 657 km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
64.5 - 83 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
62 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,108 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
822 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
4,790 - 4,797 mm
Length
4,525 - 4,535 mm
Width
1,920 - 1,921 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,621 - 1,624 mm
Height
1,650 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,118 - 2,138 L
Max trunk capacity
1,795 - 1,799 L
Payload
435 - 472 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
299 - 460 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
201 km/h
Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
220 - 338 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
Tesla
Brand
Hyundai
Is the Tesla Model Y offered with different drivetrains?

The Tesla Model Y is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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