The latest Tucson is the best mid-size SUV Hyundai has made, with efficiency, comfort, safety and practicality among its essential virtues. The problem that the Tucson faces is that many of its rivals are similarly impressive. The model we have chosen is the flagship N-Line Tucson, but how do its running costs compare with two key rivals in the form of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Volkswagen Tiguan?
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The figures
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Hyundai Tucson 2.0D AWD N Line |
Toyota RAV4 2.5 Hybrid VX E-Four |
Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 130kW 4Motion R-Line |
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Engine size |
4-cyl, 2.0-litre turbodiesel |
4-cyl, 2.5-litre petrol-electric hybrid |
4-cyl, 2.0-litre turbodiesel |
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Power/Torque |
137 kW/415 Nm |
163 kW/221 Nm |
130 kW/380 Nm |
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Gearbox |
8-speed auto |
CVT |
7-speed dual-clutch auto |
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Seats |
5 |
5 |
5 |
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Airbags |
6 |
7 |
6 |
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Driven wheels |
All |
All |
All |
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Braked towing capacity |
1 900kg |
1 000kg |
2 200kg |
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Fuel capacity |
54-litres |
55-litres |
58-litres |
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Claimed consumption |
7.4 L/100 km |
4.8 L/100 km |
6.6 L/100 km |
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CO2 emissions |
169 g/km |
109 g/km |
172 g/km |
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Service plan |
6-yr/90 000km
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6-service/90 000km
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5-yr/90 000km
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Price |
R836 500 |
R841 600 |
R841 600 |
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Comparing the trio
Purchase price
The models we have chosen for this comparison are competitors from a pricing and body-style perspective. Monthly instalments are calculated throughout 72 months with a 10% deposit and no balloon or residual. The interest rate is set at 12%.
Hyundai Tucson 2.0D AWD N Line
With the instalment parameters, the Tucson will work out at R14 718 monthly over 72 months.
Toyota RAV4 2.5 Hybrid VX E-Four
With the instalment parameters, the RAV4 will work out at R14 808 monthly over 72 months.
Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 130kW 4Motion R-Line
With the instalment parameters, the Tiguan will work out at R14 808 monthly over 72 months.
Fuel consumption
The Toyota has the lowest claimed fuel consumption, and from our experience, this is the case in real-world driving, followed by the Tiguan and then the Tucson.
Service plans
All three models come with service plans spaning 90 000km, with the Toyota plan offering six services while the Tucson's is valid for 5 years and the Tiguan's 6 years.
Verdict
Having looked at the data in the first five years of ownership, we would be confident that the Toyota RAV4 would be the most cost-effective to tun, although it must be said that all three products here are exceptional options for prospective owners.
