CUPRA Tavascan vs Hyundai ELEXIO

The CUPRA Tavascan starts from $66,490 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai ELEXIO opens at $59,990. That makes the Hyundai ELEXIO the more affordable entry point by $6,500.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $73,139 and $65,989 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

The Hyundai ELEXIO holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the CUPRA Tavascan. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the CUPRA Tavascan and 88% for the Hyundai ELEXIO.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The CUPRA Tavascan packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the Hyundai ELEXIO.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the CUPRA Tavascan and 9 in the Hyundai ELEXIO. The CUPRA Tavascan adds a 360-degree camera that the Hyundai ELEXIO misses.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The CUPRA Tavascan features a 15-inch touchscreen paired with a 5.3-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai ELEXIO gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The CUPRA Tavascan stands out with ambient lighting that you will not find on the Hyundai ELEXIO. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the CUPRA Tavascan gets cloth upholstery while the Hyundai ELEXIO offers leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the CUPRA Tavascan and 2-zone in the Hyundai ELEXIO.

The CUPRA Tavascan uses a Electric Motor producing 210kW and 545Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.8 seconds.

The Hyundai ELEXIO responds with a Electric Motor making 160kW and 310Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.9 seconds.

The CUPRA Tavascan has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 160kW. In the real-world sprint, the CUPRA Tavascan is 2.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 77kWh (CUPRA Tavascan) vs 88.1kWh (Hyundai ELEXIO), giving WLTP ranges of 531km and 700km. DC fast charging peaks at 135kW (CUPRA Tavascan) vs 150kW (Hyundai ELEXIO).

The CUPRA Tavascan measures 4,644mm long on a 2,766mm wheelbase, 29mm longer than the Hyundai ELEXIO at 4,615mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the CUPRA Tavascan generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 540L in the CUPRA Tavascan and 506L in the Hyundai ELEXIO, giving the CUPRA Tavascan a 34L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai ELEXIO leads with a 1,250kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 250kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (CUPRA Tavascan) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai ELEXIO). Both match on warranty length.