Kia Sportage vs Hyundai Tucson: which costs less to run in the UK?
Bought 2–4 years old on finance, the Kia Sportage works out about £258 cheaper over 3 years (after resale), on our estimates. Here is where the difference comes from.
| Kia Sportage | Hyundai Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, 2–4 years old | £16,500 | £17,000 |
| Price new (up to) | £36,120 | £37,840 |
| Fuel type | petrol (hybrid) | petrol (hybrid) |
| Consumption | 5.4 L/100 km | 5.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 110 g/km | 105 g/km |
| Fuel per month | £89 | £86 |
| Insurance per month (bought) | £48 | £50 |
| Maintenance per month | £46 | £47 |
| Buy: total per month | £595 | £607 |
| Buy: net 3-year cost | £15,649 | £15,907 |
| Lease new: total per month | £614 | £601 |
| Lease new: 3-year cost | £22,105 | £21,641 |
Based on 1,000 km (about 621 miles) a month on mixed roads. Road tax is the same £200/yr standard rate for both (plus £640/yr for versions that cost over £40,000 new). All assumptions →
Kia Sportage
One of Europe's best-selling SUVs — sharp styling, a strong warranty, and a hybrid that genuinely cuts fuel bills.
Full Kia Sportage cost breakdown →
Hyundai Tucson
The Tucson turns heads with bold design and offers genuinely impressive technology at a competitive price.
Full Hyundai Tucson cost breakdown →
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