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Toyota Corolla vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (178 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (28,600 £ vs 31,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla or Hyundai Tucson?

Toyota Corolla vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

Toyota Corolla

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially 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

Corolla

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Toyota Corolla is only slightly cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Hyundai Tucson costs 31,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,700 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 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 visibly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 7.5 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

Corolla

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, Toyota Corolla is marginally lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 122 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers substantially more boot space – 620 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 259 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries somewhat more – 545 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson is decisively 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.

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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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Reviews Toyota Corolla

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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trag
1 Jun 2026, 15:20:49

Excellent car, very good suspension comfort, winter consumption 4.2, summer 3.7, 40,000 km, no problems

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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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Toyota Corolla
Hyundai Tucson

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Price
31,300 - 48,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 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
100 g/km
co2
62 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
4,370 mm
Length
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Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
400 - 450 kg
Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Hyundai
What drivetrain options does the Toyota Corolla have?

The Toyota Corolla is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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