Comparison:Hyundai Tucson 2020 (new) Vs. KIA XCeed 2022 (new)

Dimensions

The Hyundai Tucson is larger in terms of dimensions than the Kia XCeed. It has a longer length (4500mm), wheelbase (2680mm), width (1865mm), width including mirrors (2130mm), and height (1650mm), making it a more spacious choice. The ground clearance of the Tucson (170mm) is also better when compared to the XCeed's range of 172mm - 184mm found in the 1.0 T-GDI Edition 7 and 1.0 T-GDI Vision engines, respectively. The turning circle of the XCeed is the only segment where it outperforms the Tucson, at 10.6m versus Tucson's 10.9m turning circle.

Boot/interior

In terms of boot space and interior, the Hyundai Tucson is the clear winner with a minimum of 546l and a maximum of 620l of boot space in engines like 1.6 CRDi 48V-Mildhybrid Select DCT and 1.6 T-GDI Pure. On the other hand, the Kia XCeed offers a minimum of 291l and a maximum of 426l in engines like 1.6 GDI Plug-in-Hybrid Vision DCT6 and 1.0 T-GDI Edition 7. Both cars have the same seating capacity - 5 seats - and both come standard with Isofix child seat anchors.

Engines/drivetrain

Comparing the engines and drivetrain parameters, the Hyundai Tucson has a wider range of gears (from 6 to 7) than the Kia XCeed (also from 6 to 7). The Tucson only offers 4-cylinder engines, while the XCeed has both 3 and 4-cylinder options. The XCeed boasts a higher maximum speed of 220km/h, but the Tucson shines in terms of power with 195kW versus XCeed's 150kW. The Tucson offers a higher torque output (up to 350Nm) and cubic capacity (1598 ccm), while the XCeed excels in acceleration (with a minimum 0-100km/h time of 7.5s).

Consumption/ecology

In the consumption and ecology department, the Hyundai Tucson has a larger tank size, ranging from 42 to 54 liters, while the Kia XCeed's tank size varies between 37 and 50 liters. Both cars have similar CO2 emission values (WLTP), with the Tucson ranging from 31.0 to 163.0 g/km and the XCeed from 32.0 to 161.0 g/km. The Tucson features larger tire size (215/65R17), while the XCeed has slightly lower noise values, ranging from 65dB to 70dB during various tests of different engine types.

Weight/towing

When it comes to weight and towing abilities, the Hyundai Tucson is heavier, with an empty weight (EU) ranging from 1500 to 1893 kg, compared to the XCeed's range of 1347 to 1519 kg. The Tucson has a higher permissible total weight and better towing capabilities, with a braked trailer range of 1350 to 1650 kg and a towbar load of 100 kg. The XCeed, however, has a lower towbar load of 75 kg and a lower max roof load of 80 kg compared to the Tucson's 100 kg max roof load.

Offroad

As offroad vehicles, the Hyundai Tucson excels in ramp angle values (ranging from 15.6 to 17.3 degrees), departure angle (25.7 degrees), and approach angle (17.4 degrees) when compared to the values of the Kia XCeed.

EV

On electric vehicle aspects, the Hyundai Tucson's plug-in hybrid variant offers a longer range (WLTP) of 62 km when compared to the Kia XCeed's 48 km. However, the XCeed has a smaller battery capacity (8.9 kWh) and lower battery weight (117 kg) which may be beneficial for those prioritizing weight savings in an electrified SUV.