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Hyundai Tucson vs Volkswagen Golf

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Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Tucson

$34,767 - $68,888

2023 price

Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Golf

$35,898 - $97,990

2023 price

Summary

2023 Hyundai Tucson
2023 Volkswagen Golf
Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
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Fuel Efficiency
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7.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
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5
Dislikes
  • Fuel economy isn’t class leading
  • No spare tyre in US model
  • Still waiting on local price and specifications

  • Too much road noise
  • Annoying touchscreen
  • Pricey
2023 Hyundai Tucson Summary

If you look at Hyundai Australia’s current line-up there are some key pieces missing. Perhaps the most obvious is the lack of a Tucson Hybrid to compete against the popular Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, as well as the likes of the newer Kia Sportage Hybrid, and Nissan X-Trail e-Power.

Fortunately for Hyundai there is a solution that will fill the missing piece - the Tucson Hybrid. It’s been available in overseas markets for several years but only with the steering wheel on the left-hand side… until now. Hyundai Australia has finally confirmed that it will be adding the hybrid powertrain to its local line-up in 2024.

But we wanted to get a headstart to find out if this new model has what it takes to challenge the RAV4 and others. So CarsGuide.com.au headed to Los Angeles, California for an exclusive drive of the Tucson Hybrid to give you an idea of what to expect when it does arrive down under.

Obviously at this early stage we don’t have concrete details of what exactly we’ll be getting in Australian showrooms, but the US model is reportedly a very similar example of what we’ll get. But with that in mind, our scores for each category and the model overall should be taken as a preliminary judgement - not a definitive verdict.

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2023 Volkswagen Golf Summary

In a world where hatchbacks are being cancelled left, right and centre, it was super refreshing to get into the Volkswagen Golf GTI hot-hatch recently.

I’d driven other Mk 8 Golf models including the R flagship wagon, but this was my go in the car I’d long considered to be the best Golf for the money.

But with prices continuously cruising north - this car is now a $54,990 prospect before on-road costs - does it still make dollars and sense? And what’s it like to live with in the daily grind?

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