Hyundai Tucson, Cupra Formentor: test, SUVs, plug-in hybrid, price

An SUV, stylish in shape, as economical as possible, yet powerful, also with electric support (because it is still heavily subsidized by the state) – a dream. A dream? Nope, but for 44,120 euros feasible at the Seat dealer. He’ll sell you one – albeit not at a very cheap price Cupra Formentor VZ 1.4 e-Hybrid with 245 hp from a fine electric-gasoline engine mix. The offers very similar systems Hyundai Tucson 1.6 T-GDI. It even starts with 265 hp and distributes its power to the road via all-wheel drive. Hyundai sells the twin-hearted Tucson for 42,350 euros. (Important tips for buying a new car on the Internet)

Both SUVs shift their gears automatically, both bid approximately according to the WLTP laboratory test 60 kilometers range in electric driving mode. Who is better? Clarifies our comparison test in the class of compact plug-in SUVs. The larger and at the same time more resilient car comes from Korea. Of the Tucson Not only does it feel a bit more airy, there is more space available, especially in the rear. the Seats are pleasantly shaped and padded, and you can also get into the car more relaxed at the back. Only on the subject Lateral support If the Tucson lags behind, the front seats of the Cupra, which are tighter in the backrest area, support more pleasantly.

Special Wind and rolling noise at higher speeds, the interior is more subdued. The spoils its passengers Tucson also about the finer suspension and more equipment – for example, seat heating (for the front seats) is installed as standard. Of the Cupra holds against it with more life in the booth. The much lighter car anchors more courageously, can more willing to conduct, runs even on bad roads more targeted following its radii. In general, the Formentor feels more alert, and its engine already gives a sportier and more powerful feeling – despite at least 20 hp less. The Cupra sprints even faster than the Hyundai and ticks off overtaking maneuvers more lively.

Of the Four-cylinder in the Tucson runs more grown-up, much smoother in terms of work culture. E-drive and 1.6-liter mesh more smoothly, the gasoline engine turns off more relaxed. in the Cupra the electrical component always feels a bit attached, especially when the accelerator pedal is depressed. In addition, the Tucson brings its power – thanks All-wheel drive – more confident on the asphalt. on wet road for example, rapid start-up is possible in the Formentor a hectic scraping affair. Plus: The Tucson offers the fuller electrical package: More battery capacity ensures larger ones E-range of 60 kilometers in the test – the Seat managed 43. And the on-board charging technology is designed for higher performance, so the stops run correspondingly faster Charging stations away. The bottom line is: the Tucson wins. More car, more comfort, stop a little slower. A dream? Nope, more like our test result and simple math. (Calculate maintenance costs? To the car insurance comparison)