Hyundai Tucson vs SEAT Tarraco: real-world fuel use
In real life the Hyundai Tucson uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel than the SEAT Tarraco — about £220 a year at 15,000 km and £1.40/L.
1,621 cars in the data
Hyundai Tucson4.0×the official figure
Official
1.3
Real world
5.3
0510 L/100 km
3,562 cars in the data
SEAT Tarraco3.8×the official figure
Official
1.7
Real world
6.4
0510 L/100 km
| Hyundai Tucson | SEAT Tarraco | |
|---|---|---|
| Real fuel use (L/100 km) | 5.3 | 6.4 |
| Official fuel use (L/100 km) | 1.3 | 1.7 |
| Gap vs official | 4.0× | 3.8× |
| Distance with engine off | 25% | 33% |
| Real CO2 from fuel (g/km) | 123 | 147 |
| Official electric range (km) | 62 | 52 |
| Average kerb weight (kg) | 1,893 | 1,868 |
| Cars in the data | 1,621 | 3,562 |
Bold = better. Source: EEA OBFCM real-world data, reporting year 2024, CC BY 4.0.
Which one is cheaper to run?
On fuel alone, the Hyundai Tucson comes out ahead for the average owner. Your own result depends mostly on how often you charge. Owners drive the Hyundai Tucson 25% of the time with the engine off, and the SEAT Tarraco 33%. Run the calculator with your own driving.