Verdict
Just RM148 separates these two C-segment SUVs, but they suit very different Malaysian routines. The Hyundai Tucson brings a 178 hp, 264 Nm 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine, 582-litre boot and eight-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty. The Xpeng G6 counters with a 248 hp, 440 Nm rear motor, 480 km range, 382 kW DC charging and far richer driver-assistance kit. Its RM240 annual road tax is double the Tucson’s RM120, but buyers with dependable charging will find the G6 the more capable and better-equipped car.
Pick the Hyundai Tucson if you want a CKD petrol SUV with a slightly larger 582-litre boot and eight-year/160,000 km manufacturer warranty.
Pick the Xpeng G6 if you can charge regularly and want 248 hp, 440 Nm, 480 km range and autonomous braking for RM148 more.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Tucson RM159,800; Xpeng G6 RM159,948.
- Power and torque: Tucson 178 hp and 264 Nm; G6 248 hp and 440 Nm.
- Length and wheelbase: Tucson 4,630 mm and 2,755 mm; G6 4,758 mm and 2,890 mm.
- Boot space: Tucson 582 litres; G6 571 litres.
- Road tax: Tucson RM120 per year; G6 RM240 per year.
- Manufacturer warranty: Tucson eight years/160,000 km; G6 five years/120,000 km, with an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty.
Tucson
- 582-litre boot is 11 litres larger.
- Eight-year/160,000 km manufacturer warranty.
- CKD Malaysian assembly.
- 178 hp and 264 Nm trail the G6’s 248 hp and 440 Nm.
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping steering correction.
- Manual front passenger seat and no front-seat ventilation.
G6
- 248 hp and 440 Nm rear motor with a 6.94-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 480 km range, 382 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L.
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping steering correction and auto parking.
- RM240 annual road tax is RM120 more than the Tucson’s.
- Five-year/120,000 km vehicle warranty is shorter than the Tucson’s eight-year/160,000 km cover.
- 571-litre boot is 11 litres smaller and kerb weight is 2,115 kg versus 1,521 kg.
What the G6 has over the Tucson
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The G6's wheelbase is 135 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The G6 is 55 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM159,800✓ | RM159,948 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM240 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,630/mo✓ | RM1,635/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,434 | RM4,406✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,268 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM6.34 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM29,573 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 6.2 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 15 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 178 hp at 5,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 264 Nm at 1,500 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 75.6 mm × 89 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 248 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 440 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 68.5 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 480 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 382 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Hyundai | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.94 seconds |
| Top Speed | 201 km/h | 202 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm | 4,758 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,665 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm | 2,890 mm |
| Weight | 1,521 kg | 2,115 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 54 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 582 litres✓ | 571 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 235/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 235/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Maxxis Waltz MS2 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 26 inch | 26 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 16 inch | 16 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags, Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three Point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2nd Row Seats | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| 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 | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold | 60:40 Split-folding with Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 12.3" Curved Widescreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker 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 Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Tucson vs G6 FAQ
Is the Hyundai Tucson or Xpeng G6 better?
The Xpeng G6 is the stronger choice if charging is practical: it has 248 hp, 440 Nm, 480 km range, 382 kW DC charging and more active safety equipment. Choose the Tucson for its longer vehicle warranty and 582-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Xpeng G6 costs RM159,948 and the Hyundai Tucson costs RM159,800, so the G6 is RM148 more expensive. Annual road tax is RM240 for the G6 and RM120 for the Tucson.
How quickly can the Xpeng G6 charge?
The Xpeng G6 supports 11 kW AC charging and up to 382 kW DC charging from its 68.5 kWh battery. It also has 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load power output. The petrol Tucson does not require plug-in charging.
How long does charging take?
The G6's 68.5 kWh battery takes about 6.2 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 15 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 382 kW peak.
Which one is locally assembled?
The Tucson is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the G6 is fully imported (CBU) from China. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.