Verdict
At RM143,888, the five-seat Tucson is the rational buy for buyers who need its 582-litre boot and eight-year/160,000-km warranty. The RM190,660 Tayron costs RM46,772 more, but brings seven seats, 250 Nm against 192 Nm, a 7-speed DSG and a far broader driver-assistance suite. Its 345-litre boot is much smaller, however. The Tayron also cuts annual road tax from RM440 to RM120 and adds powered, ventilated and massaging front seats, yet its two-year unlimited-mileage warranty is a clear trade-off.
Pick the Hyundai Tucson if you want the lower upfront cost, a 582-litre boot and eight years of manufacturer warranty coverage.
Pick the Volkswagen Tayron if you need seven seats, 250 Nm of torque and autonomous braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Tucson RM143,888; Volkswagen Tayron RM190,660.
- Seats: Hyundai Tucson 5; Volkswagen Tayron 7.
- Boot space: Hyundai Tucson 582 litres; Volkswagen Tayron 345 litres.
- Torque: Hyundai Tucson 192 Nm; Volkswagen Tayron 250 Nm.
- Road tax per year: Hyundai Tucson RM440; Volkswagen Tayron RM120.
- Warranty: Hyundai Tucson 8 years/160,000 km; Volkswagen Tayron 2 years/unlimited mileage.
Tucson
- RM46,772 cheaper to buy.
- 582-litre boot is 237 litres larger.
- Eight-year, 160,000-km manufacturer warranty.
- Only five seats versus the Tayron's seven.
- No blind-spot system, autonomous braking or collision warning.
- Manual front seats versus 12-way powered, ventilated and massaging seats.
Tayron
- Seven-seat cabin with sliding second row and folding third row.
- 250 Nm and a 7-speed wet DSG.
- Autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera.
- RM46,772 more expensive.
- 345-litre boot is 237 litres smaller.
- Two-year warranty is far shorter than the Tucson's eight years.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM143,888✓ | RM190,660 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM440 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake valve timing with 48-volt MHEV assistance |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 154 hp✓ | 148 hp |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 250 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 81 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed Automatic | 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) |
| Gears | 6 | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 181 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm | 4,792 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,665 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm | 2,790 mm |
| Weight | 1,488 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 54 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 582 litres✓ | 345 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/65R17 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/65R17 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Hankook Ventus evoSUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-links |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Dynamic Chassis Control Pro |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front & Rear Side Bags, Curtain Airbags & Front Centre Airbag |
| 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 Front Passenger Seat and 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 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 | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual Rear Window Blinds |
| Audio | 12.3" Curved Widescreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 12.9" Discover Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 8-speaker Volkswagen Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 2 years |
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 & Tayron for sale
Tucson vs Tayron FAQ
Is the Hyundai Tucson or Volkswagen Tayron better?
The Tucson is better for price, luggage capacity and warranty cover. The Tayron is better if seven seats, 250 Nm, adaptive cruise control and autonomous braking matter more than its higher price and smaller 345-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Tayron costs RM46,772 more than the Hyundai Tucson. That gap buys two extra seats, a 7-speed DSG, 250 Nm, advanced driver assistance and substantially richer front-seat equipment.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Hyundai Tucson has the bigger boot at 582 litres, compared with 345 litres in the Volkswagen Tayron. The Tucson carries 237 litres more luggage despite being the shorter vehicle.