Tucson vs its rivals

The Hyundai Tucson sits just above the SUV middle ground at £32,995 — £2,535 more than the £30,460 segment average. Its 150 PS petrol engine falls short of the 182 PS average, and 10.3 seconds to 62 mph makes it one of the slower SUVs in this group. Economy is its weakest suit: 40.9 mpg trails the 44.3 mpg average, pushing annual fuel costs to about £1,289 at 8,000 miles — the highest fuel bill of any non-electric car here. Five-year true cost reaches £33,912 (£565 a month). The Tucson's honest numbers, then, are below average on power and economy at an above-average price — which means it must win buyers on space, comfort and equipment rather than the spec sheet.

Tucson vs the SUV segment average

Hyundai TucsonSegment average (8 cars)
Price from£32,995£30,958.13
Power150 PS177 PS
Fuel economy40.9 mpg50.7 mpg
Est. 5-year true cost£33,913—

Segment average is computed from 8 popular suv models on DrivePedia. True-cost figure is an estimate.

The Tucson makes sense for a particular kind of buyer. The comfort-focused family gets a roomy, quiet, well-equipped SUV with one of the best warranties in the business — Hyundai ownership peace of mind counts for a lot. The long-distance cruiser will appreciate its relaxed motorway manners. But the numbers-driven buyer has better options: the Qashqai costs £5,995 less, is quicker, and uses far less fuel. The performance-minded SUV shopper gets 215 PS from the Sportage for £3,220 more. Verdict: the Tucson is a likeable, comfortable family SUV that loses on pure value to its hybrid rivals. Buy it for the space, the kit and the warranty — not for the fuel bills, which are the steepest in the class.

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Frequently asked questions

How does the Hyundai Tucson compare to rivals on price?
The Tucson costs £32,995, which is £2,535 above the £30,460 SUV average. It is priced almost identically to the Volkswagen Tiguan (£33,000) but costs £5,995 more than the hybrid Nissan Qashqai (£27,000). It sits in the upper-middle of the SUV price range — neither cheap nor extravagant.
How does the Tucson compare on running costs and economy?
Poorly by class standards. Its 40.9 mpg is below the 44.3 mpg SUV average, and £1,289 a year in fuel at 8,000 miles is the highest fuel bill among petrol and hybrid cars here. Five-year true cost of £33,912 (£565 a month) reflects that thirst. Hybrid rivals like the Qashqai (53.3 mpg) cost roughly £300 less per year in fuel.
Is the Hyundai Tucson good value?
On the numbers alone, it struggles: above-average price with below-average power and the weakest economy in its fuel type. Its value lies elsewhere — generous space, strong equipment, a superb warranty and comfortable long-distance manners. Buyers who prioritise those qualities over fuel bills will be happy; pure value seekers should choose the Qashqai instead.