Verdict
The Hyundai Tucson costs RM143,888 to the Nissan Serena e-Power’s RM154,800, leaving an RM10,912 gap. The Tucson is the better five-seat choice if a 582-litre boot, 17-inch wheels and a 2,755-mm wheelbase matter more than extra seats. But the Serena’s 2,870-mm wheelbase accommodates seven, and its e-Power motor produces 160 hp and 315 Nm against the Tucson petrol engine’s 154 hp and 192 Nm. It also brings autonomous braking, collision warning and blind-spot information, while annual road tax is RM120 rather than RM440.
Pick the Hyundai Tucson if you need a five-seat SUV with a far larger 582-litre boot, 17-inch wheels and lower purchase price.
Pick the Nissan Serena e-Power if you need seven seats, powered left sliding-door access and its 160-hp, 315-Nm e-Power motor.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Tucson RM143,888; Nissan Serena e-Power RM154,800.
- Seats and boot space: Tucson 5 seats and 582 litres; Serena e-Power 7 seats and 280 litres.
- Output: Tucson 2.0-litre petrol engine makes 154 hp and 192 Nm; Serena e-Power motor makes 160 hp and 315 Nm.
- Dimensions: Tucson is 4,630 mm long with a 2,755-mm wheelbase; Serena e-Power is 4,690 mm long with a 2,870-mm wheelbase.
- Road tax: Tucson RM440 per year; Serena e-Power RM120 per year.
- Rear suspension and wheels: Tucson multi-link rear suspension with 17-inch alloys; Serena e-Power torsion-beam rear suspension with 16-inch alloys.
Tucson
- 582-litre boot is 302 litres larger.
- 17-inch alloys and multi-link rear suspension.
- Eight-year, 160,000-km manufacturer warranty.
- Only five seats versus the Serena e-Power's seven.
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or blind-spot information system.
- RM440 annual road tax, against RM120.
Serena e-Power
- Seven seats with sliding, reclining second-row seats.
- 160 hp and 315 Nm e-Power motor.
- Autonomous braking, collision warning and blind-spot information system.
- 280-litre boot is much smaller than the Tucson's 582 litres.
- Torsion-beam rear suspension and 16-inch alloys versus the Tucson's multi-link setup and 17-inch wheels.
- Five-year, 100,000-km manufacturer warranty is shorter than the Tucson's eight-year, 160,000-km cover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM143,888✓ | RM154,800 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM440 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 1,433 cc |
| Horsepower | 154 hp✓ | 97 hp |
| Torque | 192 Nm✓ | 123 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 81 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 160 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 315 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 1.77 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | 181 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,665 mm | 1,885 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Weight | 1,488 kg | 1,784 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 54 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 582 litres✓ | 280 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/65R17 | 205/65R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/65R17 | 205/65R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 16" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 16" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three Point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2nd Row Seats | Available on Middle Row Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold | 50:50 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 2 USB Ports Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 12.3" Curved Widescreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Manual Operation with Split Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Powered Left Sliding Door, Manual Right Sliding Door |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km ePower Components Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Tucson & Serena e-Power for sale
Tucson vs Serena e-Power FAQ
Is the Hyundai Tucson or Nissan Serena e-Power better?
The Tucson is better for five occupants carrying luggage, thanks to its 582-litre boot and lower purchase price. The Serena e-Power is better for seven-seat family use, with a 2,870-mm wheelbase, powered left sliding door and more active safety equipment.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan Serena e-Power costs RM10,912 more than the Hyundai Tucson. Its annual road tax is RM320 lower, at RM120 versus RM440.
Which has more luggage space, the Hyundai Tucson or Nissan Serena e-Power?
The Hyundai Tucson has 582 litres of boot space, 302 litres more than the Nissan Serena e-Power’s 280 litres. The Serena counters with two extra seats and split-folding third-row seating.