Hyundai Tucson vs Renault Arkana

The Hyundai Tucson starts from $29,290 before on-road costs, while the Renault Arkana opens at $39,990. That makes the Hyundai Tucson the more affordable entry point by $10,700.

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 $32,219 and $43,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Renault Arkana by roughly $2,705 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Hyundai Tucson features a 7-inch touchscreen paired with a 3.5-inch digital dash, while the Renault Arkana gets a 9.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai Tucson stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Renault Arkana. The Renault Arkana counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Hyundai Tucson uses a In-line 4 cyl. Nu 2.0L GDi (Gasoline Direct Injection), 16-valve DOHC (HLA), 2-step variable induction system producing 122kW and 205Nm of torque, sent through a 6-speed manual to a FWD layout.

The Renault Arkana responds with a Petrol making 116kW and 270Nm, paired to a dual-clutch automatic transmission driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.1 seconds.

The Hyundai Tucson has the clear power advantage at 122kW vs 116kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Hyundai Tucson measures 4,480mm long on a 2,670mm wheelbase, 88mm shorter than the Renault Arkana at 4,568mm (2,720mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Arkana generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 488L in the Hyundai Tucson and 485L in the Renault Arkana, giving the Hyundai Tucson a 3L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai Tucson leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 900kg. That 700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,223/year for the Hyundai Tucson and $1,682/year for the Renault Arkana. That is a $541 annual difference in favour of the Renault Arkana.

Estimated annual total: $2,223 (Hyundai Tucson) vs $1,682 (Renault Arkana). The Renault Arkana saves you roughly $541 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Tucson) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Renault Arkana). Both match on warranty length.