Hyundai Tucson vs Audi SQ8
What's the difference?

Hyundai Tucson

$21,888 - $57,980

2024 price

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Audi SQ8

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2025 price

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Summary

2024 Hyundai Tucson

2025 Audi SQ8

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 1.6L

Twin Turbo V8, 4.0L

Fuel Type

Unleaded Petrol/Electric

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

5.3L/100km (combined)

11.9L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Lots of drivetrain options, no matter grade level
Well-specified for grade
Hybrid powertrain proves frugal

Understated but elegant looks
Gusty engine that delivers serious power
Comfortably fits a large family

Dislikes

Drive experience is mixed
Higher price point than before
Safety tech improved but still intrusive

Never hits any thrilling notes
Technology is harder than it needs to be
Internal storage could be better

2024 Hyundai Tucson Summary

For the first time in Australia, the mid-sized Hyundai Tucson is being offered with a hybrid powertrain – which combines its spritely turbo-powered engine with a fuel efficiency-improving electric motor. And it might be enough to swing you to becoming a hybrid fan.

The new powertrain makes the Tucson a proper competitor against Australia’s darling, the Toyota RAV4 but the Nissan X-Trail e-Power and Kia Sportage remain strong rivals.

This week I’m family-testing the mid-spec Elite Hybrid with the N Line option pack to see how the newly updated Tucson handles family life.

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2025 Audi SQ8 Summary

The Audi SQ8 has had a mid-life refresh but this upper large SUV still offers luxury with its powerful V8 engine that fans know and love, as well as the features you would expect in a top model.

It competes against the Mercedes-AMG GLE and Porsche Cayenne but we’re family testing the SQ8 to see how it handles domestic life.

Keep reading to see what we’ve discovered.

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Deep dive comparison

2024 Hyundai Tucson 2025 Audi SQ8

Verdict

The updated Hyundai Tucson Elite Hybrid N Line offers families space, features and easy-enough handling for everyday stuff and the occasional weekend adventure pursuits.

The price point is higher than the previous non-hybrid model but you get a lot of bang for your buck and my family was comfortable this week.

Verdict

The Audi SQ8 isn’t your typical performance SUV. It’s more refined and less flashy. The tech can be more complicated than it needs to be and if you’re wanting that V8 soundscape, you won’t find it here.

However, the handling and on road experience are superb plus you can comfortably haul the family around and look good doing it.

Hyundai Tucson vs Audi SQ8 What's the difference?

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Hyundai Tucson vs Audi SQ8
What's the difference?