Comparison: Ground clearance Hyundai Tucson vs. competitors 2025
In the wild motoring savanna, a majestic beast roams with a prowess that's evolved through the generations—the Hyundai Tucson. With its ground clearance, it's poised between navigating the concrete jungle and venturing off the beaten path. The current Tucson boldly stands with a 170 mm ground clearance, well, unless you're carrying an anvil in the boot, and it boasts an ample trunk for all your gear, stretching to 1799 mm with the rear seats politely folded down. Now, let's put on our khakis, and explore the evolutionary trail of the Tucson's ground clearance.
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Hyundai Tucson - How has the ground clearance changed over the generations?
Like a fine wine, some things change with age, and the Tucson's ground clearance isn’t an exception. Starting off with a robust 195 mm in the first generation (2004-2010), it could laugh in the face of speed bumps. As the years rolled by, the clearance has subtly shrunk, much like the hairline of a middle-aged man. The second-generation model (2015-2018) and its facelift (2018-2020) dropped a few millimeters down to a demure 172 mm. And now, the current third-generation (2020-now) bears its 170 mm ground clearance with a dignified nod to aerodynamic efficiency and urban versatility.
The difference in Ground clearance between first generation (1.Generation) from 2004 and last generation (Tucson 3. Generation (1. Facelift)) from 2024 is 2.5cm mm.
The ground clearance of the current generation of Tucson is 170 mm.
The ground clearance compared to other Hyundai models
Within the Hyundai fleet, the Tucson pitches its tent firmly in the crossover camp. Its grander siblings like the Hyundai Santa Fe Santa Fe at 176 mm and the van-like Hyundai Staria Staria at 186 mm look down from a slightly loftier height. In the hot N corner, the Hyundai Kona N Kona N just edges out the Tucson with 173 mm. Compare this to the more urban-minded siblings, like the Hyundai i20 i20 at a scant 140 mm, and the Tucson is the one in wellies, ready for a splash.
Hyundai Tucson vs other current cars by Hyundai
(Ground clearance)
1. i20 N
130 mm
2. i30 Fastback
135 mm
3. i30 N Fastback
135 mm
4. i30 N
136 mm
5. i30
140 mm
6. i30 Kombi
140 mm
7. i20
140 mm
8. IONIQ 6
141 mm
9. IONIQ 5 N
142 mm
10. Inster
144 mm
11. i10
149 mm
12. Kona Elektro
158 mm
13. IONIQ 5
160 mm
14. Nexo
162 mm
15. Bayon
165 mm
16. Kona
170 mm
17. Tucson
170 mm
18. Kona N
173 mm
19. Santa Fe
176 mm
20. Staria
186 mm
How does the ground clearance of the Hyundai Tucson compare to it's nearest competitors?
But how does our Tucson fare when it sets tyre against the motoring horde? It's a middle-of-the-pack player, content with its 170 mm that matches the Renault Captur Captur and the urban Hyundai Kona Kona. However, in the big leagues, it doesn’t come close to the towering Subaru XV XV with its 220 mm clearance that scoffs at curbs. The Tucson looks upwards to the likes of the Mazda CX-5 CX-5, Nissan Qashqai Qashqai, and Renault Kadjar Kadjar, each sitting comfortably around 200 mm. And let’s not even start on the Volvo XC40 XC40 with its skyscraping 211 mm. Yes, our Tucson isn’t the tallest drink of water in the saloon, but it offers a sweet spot of SUV agility and sedan-like handling, without the nosebleed height.
Hyundai Tucson vs. similar cars
(Ground clearance)
1. Subaru Crosstrek 2024
220 mm
2. ALPINA XD3 2013
212 mm
3. ALPINA XD4 2021
204 mm
4. Jaguar E-Pace 2021
204 mm
5. Infiniti QX30 2016
202 mm
6. DS Automobiles DS 7 2022
190 mm
7. SsangYong Actyon 2006
189 mm
8. Renault Koleos 2008
188 mm
9. Hyundai ix55 2009
185 mm
11. Dodge Nitro 2007
180 mm
12. BYD Atto 3 2022
175 mm
13. Citroen C-Crosser 2007
174 mm
14. Hyundai Tucson 2024
170 mm
15. Peugeot 4008 2012
168 mm
16. Ford Edge 2016
152 mm
17. Kia EV3 2024
140 mm
18. Honda e:Ny1 2023
135 mm
19. Mercedes-Benz GLC 2015
123 mm
