Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 7.2 seconds, compared with 7.7 seconds for 2026 Hyundai Tucson 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid AWD. 2026 Hyundai Tucson 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid AWD has the higher listed output at 230 hp; 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION is rated at 204 hp, a difference of 26 hp. Both specifications list 350 Nm of torque. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 615 litres versus 539 litres, a difference of 76 litres. 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION carries the higher towing rating at 2,300 kg, while 2026 Hyundai Tucson 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid AWD is listed at 1,650 kg. 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION is 24 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION has the lower listed starting price at $34,490, compared with $34,950 for 2026 Hyundai Tucson 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid AWD. 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.