Tucson here gives significantly better fuel economy whilst also being better at accelerating and responsiveness. You say it’s not much different but your own figures show that the Tucson’s MPG is over 10% better than the Volvo’s. How is that not much? Saving a quid for ever tenner spend on fuel? Do you even own a calculator? Also the CO2 for the Tucson starts at 130g/km and the Volvo’s 177g/km? That’s a big difference in pollutants and VED isn’t it? This didn’t even seem to be considered as a factor. Finally, the brakes being grabbier in the Tucson will be due to them being regenerative/recuperative and is a characteristic associated with myriad braking systems of that ilk.
“ That’s a big difference in pollutants” I’m just curious what will be your CO2 exhaled running for 1 km if you really want to compare emissions…. The legislation it’s misleading as for diesel they were saying that the NOX it’s toxic but all cars sold are taxed for the CO2 emissions. Why is that?
I have the B4. Volvo have now added large +/- buttons on the aircon screen via an update. I usually use the voice control. MPG is woeful. I’m a steady driver but struggle to get over 37mpg on journeys, especially with E10 petrol. Around town, it can be late teens or early 20’s. I’m sorry I went from diesel, now. I’m still pleased with my purchase, though.
I had a very early XC40 in 2018 when the new shape came out in the UK and I had a 2L diesel. I was offered a good deal but with a 2.0L petrol 2 years later and went for that. I prefer many aspects of the petrol but still hanker for the mpg the diesel gave me. No regrets over the purchase of the XC40, easily the best driving position and most comfortable car I have driven in almost 44 years of driving!
The Tucson looks fantastic inside / out. Like something from the future. The Volvo looks good but just like any other car on the segment, probably my parents will love it. Now on the other hand you can not beat all what you get from the Tucson compare to the volvo for the price. Tucson takes this one. Good review.
When you claim that one is better than the other in any aspect, please explain why. You said that the interior quality is better in xc40 (multiple times), but apart from carpet in door bins, i really don't see any difference. Soft materials at the top, cheaper plastic lower on the central console (and even seems more premium to me on Tucson - a lot of metal&piano black on the console instead of cheap plastic only), ...you tested wobbling of it on Tucson, but not on XC40... really not a great display of something that you repeat a few times as a difference.
go drive one both during the day and night! and then have also friends and family sit in one too! the XC40 is surprisingly super premium. personally have a 2020 Rdesign and its brilliant!
Volvo solves all inconveniences and small problems of the Tucson quality (interior noises, suspension, paint quality, interior quality, etc), but this comes with a higher cost. Tucson remains best value for money while Volvo is best quality for money, even if you pay double price for that quality.
@@Dmaelstrom just like the reviewer, you shouldn't just state something without a shred of clarification..ive driven multiple hyundais and some volvos. Sure, you can't compare Kona with xc90 quality, but you can certainly compare Santafe with xc60 (I'm even a little disappointed with xc60 tbh)...and I didn't try these two (xc40 and Tucson), that's why I wanted a reviewer to give me an insight. Not just an empty statement like yours.
I find the comment about the lag when you want quick acceleration from the Tucson to be a bit strange, I own a Tucson Hybrid and when I press the accelerator hard the car accelerates quite rapidly with no sign of any lag, I compared it to my wife’s Toyota C-HR Hybrid, which has a 1.8 engine compared to the Tucson’s 1.6, and the Tucson is by far the quicker accelerator of the two.
The XC40 voice commands for temperature are quick and easy to use "set temperature to 20 degrees", a lot safer than taking your hands off of the wheel!
I would choose the Tucson out of these 2 because of cost less and better fuel economy than the Volvo. The car I want to get next year is the kia Sportage hybrid. Looks a fab car, interior with the 2x 12.3 inch display looks very good and class leading.
I set the temperature and then I leave it at the temp unless I don't like it, then I change it until I find the perfect temperature. After that I don't touch it. Who is constantly changing temperature while driving? It's stupid and you didn't do it all the time with the older systems. Volume control is on steering wheel, easy access, there's a reason (luckily they didn't listen to you) nobody ever put climate control on the steering wheel, you set it and then you stop fiddling around like a toddler.
I'm all for the Hyundai Tucson, great value and a car that is known for reliability, as is the Volvo but much more expensive. I'm collecting my new 2022 Tucson in 7 days with a bit of luck and it arrives at the dealership on time. By the way, just a question about the indicators; why would you be looking over your shoulder if you are turning right or left? If you are reversing there's a reversing camera on all models! I enjoyed the rest of the review though. But, I don't think these are the right cars to be comparing; if you can afford a Volvo you probably won't even be considering the Hyundai!!
Great review. And totally agree with all you said about the XC40 vs Tucson Hybrid. However , one thing that completely imbalances the review is “value”. If you are comparing cars , then I think it’s important to let your viewers know how much each car costs with certain trims ‘ additional extras etc. When you take into account all the kit included on the Tucson vs what you have to pay for on the Volvo, then that gives a more balanced review.
No, if fuel economy is important to you - then you get the diesel version. Well....... you would if you could still get the diesel version in this country, as you can in others.
In this video...They used same microphone.. compare 8:22 and 11:58 sound. XC40 is more noisy. esp. tire noise. I think that Volvo advertised on this channel.
What car? : Tucson wins hands down in every department....while being bigger, feeling and looking more prestige and at the same time actually being more reliable and of better quality.
@@carolynjohnson7308 you've clicked me here and asked me how I am :) I just wanna start a conversation so I replied "do tell" as in "do tell, what's on your mind" :)
@@carolynjohnson7308 ufff....very far away from you....so talking on the phone or texting is very very expensive for around 5000 miles distance and another continent :).
Volvo is getting old both inside and out. Hyundai Tucson looks better and it costs cheaper. On top of that, Tucson got seperate climate control system, simple. Unfortunately, I cannot say anything about driving experience and quality.
I couldn’t agree more on climate control being better with physical controls. I really hope the current fashion for everything being in the touch screen dies out.
I have a 2021 2.0L 248HP XC40 T5. I'm averaging 40mpg to and from work on the freeway, and 30mpg in peak-hour back-street city/traffic. I just recently traded a 2018 Ford Fusion 2.0L AWD Ecoboost, and the best I could do with that was 25mpg freeway. I have tried my old Ford tricks with the Volvo, and I get better fuel efficiency at 60mph than I did with the Ford at 55mph.
I have a volvo xc40 inscription after test driving a Tucson hybrid talk about leasers remorse the volvo is uncomfortable petrol gauge doesn’t work properly everything about it is cx a nightmare the only good thing I can say about the volvo is that it’s ok looking snd that’s it , my next lease car is definitely going to be a Tucson the seats are better that xc40 and even though the Tucson is not a big suv when you’re sat in it especially the back it’s like being in a cavernous cave , i used to be a volvo nut , Tucson changed my mind The xc40 engine i got sounds like the big end is going if it has one and driving it long distance it’s like tourture
@@lt.2992 the driver seat is awful no padding to it , and the lumber thing might as well not be there I sat in a Hyundai Tucson as my lease for the Volvo is coming to an end thankfully , and the seating wraps around you supports the sides of my back and the lumber supporter you know it’s there when activated I’d call the Volvo seating for comfort strict conservative
I've just traded in a Honda 1.6 diesel injection car achieving without hybrid tech a good average of 55.5 mpg which makes these cars, the Volvo and the Tucson look positively arthritic! Puts the argument for climate "zero" back into perspective. Why not just go to efficient diesel technology?
What car was it? 55 MPG for a diesel isn’t stellar, since diesel as a fuel has more power potential. Diesel is a fossil fuel. On short and extra urban journeys the DPF will clog, whereas on petrol hybrids and full EV this isn’t an issue. When you say it makes those cars appear arthritic, in what sense?
Auto Gearbox an issue? At 9:36 he mentions gear changes an issue 'Pulling out of Junctions'... exactly what speed and gear were you in when you pulled out? Maybe 1st I presume - just guessing.
to your point regarding the lack of a dial or button, I will quote a line from the movie " Seabiscuit" with Jeff Bridges where his son is reading a book about Flash Gordon,, Jeff Bridges character asks his son why is he reading when he could be outdoors, and his son responds, but Dad, it's about the future. Our phones are all touch, as are most of our appliances, so I think Hyundai are leaders in this regard. Eventually this will be the way of the future as most of the tech in these cars are experimental for autonomous driving, which by the way is where I draw the line.
Nice to see a comparison between Korean car and something else from more premium segment. There are lots of other comparisons between Korean and Japanese cars but nothing vs German or Swedish.
I love the XC40 just from the simple and bold swedish desing and the interior desing,volvo infotainment system and everything is easier to use and it feels more premium :D
I know this isn’t really the right review but I’m trolling the net for info, I’m interested in the plug in Tucson. What are your thoughts? Ideally I’d go for the ultimate trim. Thank you in advance.
I'm buying used and the prices for the XC40 are through the roof due to its popularity and the sheer demand for used vehicles in the UK. These are the T5 specced with extras and they come with a good chunk of miles on the clock. I can buy a newer, fully specced Tuscon with barely any miles for less. I still want the XC40...... But my search continues. Coming from a Skoda Octavia VRS245 I just don't know which way to go in the crowded SUV space, but I need power.
So this is the dilemma I faced about a year ago... xc40 or Tucson hybrid "ultimate" spec. In the end I went for the Tuscon and it was ultimately the slightly better practicality and space that won the day. All in all the Tucson is a good car, distinctive looking very well equipped with a lots of positive attributes, my main criticisms are (after 4000 miles) that the ride is firm, the infotainment system is while mostly very good also actually quite fiddly, I previously had a Mazda cx5 which was a great car that has markedly better build quality and in reality I'd have gotten another one but hybrid was not an option at the time. One thing to watch for though is that lane change camera set up in this video is not a standard feature on any trim level and is actually a paid optional extra. Overall I'm quite happy with my choice... that being said I do occasionally pine for the xc40 though which in my opinion is an altogether "cooler" prospect.
@giorgioc8263 on balance yes, the seats are better and the suspension is more forgiving. The thing I like about the Tuscon is that it is automatic so if you are stuck in stop start traffic it's less tiring and my kids tell me it feels roomier in the back.
@@tbrasc0 thanks …I need to buy a new car, will use it for work as well, though at this point I am really tempted to go for the Evoque, price is not far off. Let’s see, will try the Mazda and the Tucson
I have an XC40 B4 and love it! Very surprised at the comment about the gearbox….I find the pick up from standstill is great and very smooth. Overall my experience has been excellent except for the infotainment system but even then, I’ve got used to it.
I am 40 years old, i had waisted my childhood reading your reviews … years later i discovered that u r not fair .. Biased… simply tucson is cheaper , cleaner, faster and more reliable more specious but it lose to the dinosaur volvo who charge you for apple car play …. No wonder European automaker Lose the market
Touch screens.....it's illegal to use your phone while driving but you can use a massive one plonked on/in the dash....yep makes perfect sense. Touch screens are just distracting and faffy to use while driving.
Just checked some manufacture figures ….. why bother with a hybrid and the cost of the batteries weight when a standard Tucson 1.6cdri has the same mpg and same co2 ?
How is it that those touch-sensitive buttons are more distractive to use as opposed to the long arrays of small physical buttons that we used to have, that I could never remember which was where, unless I looked down to find the specific button I wanted to press. It seems that motor journalists suffer from what I call Techno-phobia or may be Evolutionophobia? Open your mind people and stop whining about the same things over and time again!
When driving, you should try to keep your eyes focused on the road. With a physical button and muscle memory, you’ll know what to do. When focusing on another screen while driving, you get distracted. Have a 1 second look at your phone whilst driving and you’ll see what I mean. He’s 100% right of the physical buttons for climate.
Really not a fan of the interior in the Tucson, it looks drastically cheaper than the XC40, and the front end is a bit bulbous, the back end looks nice though.
I am not sure is the high armrest placement in HTuscon so perfect for all for sure. It is fixed, and for me it was a pain, because it was too high and pressing my shoulder to hell ! Also rear side windows too high- blocked visibility for the children.
Xc40 interior might be well made but it also looks very dated. The Tucson is a premium interior and a very coherent design. My money would go to the Tucson if it wasn’t for the fisker ocean due next year
The Tuscan has super light steer at speed which for me was too twitchy and dangerous in the wet. Xc40 goes more feedback. I opted for a xc60 for boot space and a quality drive with refinement. Acceleration is only good when safe.
Car features nobody wants and nobody ever asked for: Keyless entry Touchscreen controls Voice controls. (I bet if you get scouser, a Glaswegian, or a native french speaker it won’t work)
@@andymoss4285 I put my keys in a Faraday pouch when parked at home or work so no one stealing my motor with computer trickery (and a minor inconvenience which puts my keys out of sight). Keyless is a great once your used to it.
Very bad review and i will not say the reasons because even a small child will see that you didn’t choose the full level tuscon n-line premium in hybrid it is better all the way than volvo xc40
@@colham03 premium is the segment which is defined by the quality and character of the car .. Making a car robust or well built doesn't make it premium.... It's the perfect choice for its money but nothing more...
I like the looks of either... But a new petrol or diesel in 2022 will be worthless in 2025 when you can't drive into any city and emissions laws will hit their residual value.
I agree but plug in cars are still very impractical in the UK in my opinion. I don't have time in my day to sit waiting for my car to charge and I have no option to charge at my work office. Gonna stick with petrol until the UK Government price me off the road.
@@HecatombRecordings There is no doubt that the Government has to do tons more to improve infrastructure. I'm sticking with my ICE cars until infrastructure improves and the Chinese EV's bring the prices down & open up the options.
@mattmarlow4166 Of course, it depends on your daily usage etc. But the marketplace is full of unsold ICE cars, no matter what the dealers tell you. So prices are becoming sensible. A very mint Renault Zoe can be purchased under £5k (look at EVM). A lease can fill you car needs for short term (leaseloco). A hybrid will definitely have better residuals than ICE. For sure there is NO CHIP shortage and it is a buyers market. As an ex rally driver and car lover, I can guarantee that a family car as a full electric is the easiest and nicest drive. Whilst a light weight sports car is still best as a petrol (not hybrid). What each person chooses, has to be their own personal choice.
tucson looks good but material quality is kinda cheap. not as cheap as dacia for example but still bad. in terms of material quality i think my old ford kuga 2017 had better material quaily on interior. i dint see volv xc40 but i drive daily the new tucson and i can make a statement i guess about it. PS. the display and central console are pain to maintain clean. u must clean daily.
Tucson, but i know that if i drive the car 15+ years Volvo will stand the test of time maybe 20+ years . Tucson will last no more that 10-12y or 150k-200k km.
@@cosmingosav Here on Balkan only 10-15% people buy new cars, and with our standard 300-400$ a month, everybody drives second hand cars from Germany mostly 5-10y old. And in my life I have just ones buys second hand car Peugeot 3008, automatic and I think ill never again will buy another second hand car ( only if is not from someone who I knows with real history maintenance). I have another BMW X3 2.0 d, but when I buy it new it was 55 000€ M pack. And on the x3 I have 140000km for 9y . I I don’t want to sell it before 200000km cuz I have maintained that suv real good. Still going strong. I know that usa standard is way more better, but here cuz of standatd everything is cheap. And tne all car parts are cheap.
@@vladimirart758 balkan here as well. In my experience, 2nd hand cars with 30k-50k km are a better value than new, plus the new volvos are not at all reliable, lots of errors with electrical systems.
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I drive xc40 since 3 years. It is a super comfortable and silent car. also very solid.
Tucson here gives significantly better fuel economy whilst also being better at accelerating and responsiveness. You say it’s not much different but your own figures show that the Tucson’s MPG is over 10% better than the Volvo’s. How is that not much? Saving a quid for ever tenner spend on fuel? Do you even own a calculator? Also the CO2 for the Tucson starts at 130g/km and the Volvo’s 177g/km? That’s a big difference in pollutants and VED isn’t it? This didn’t even seem to be considered as a factor. Finally, the brakes being grabbier in the Tucson will be due to them being regenerative/recuperative and is a characteristic associated with myriad braking systems of that ilk.
“ That’s a big difference in pollutants” I’m just curious what will be your CO2 exhaled running for 1 km if you really want to compare emissions…. The legislation it’s misleading as for diesel they were saying that the NOX it’s toxic but all cars sold are taxed for the CO2 emissions. Why is that?
Look at the pricing! Not a fair comparison. So the fact that the Tucson has 31.49% better fuel economy isn't much?! Get back to the classroom Doug!
You should join him then.
Your numbers are all wrong. The Tucson has 616L of storage, XC40 only 460L. And that is just one example.
Drove both cars. Tucson's cabin is noisy. XC40 is much quieter and the suspension is excellent. You can feel the road a lot in Tucson.
Mild hybrid is like mild pepper, it has no usage and is just a lie to use the term. Hyundai is way better in every aspect
It does more than not having it.
I have the B4.
Volvo have now added large +/- buttons on the aircon screen via an update. I usually use the voice control.
MPG is woeful. I’m a steady driver but struggle to get over 37mpg on journeys, especially with E10 petrol. Around town, it can be late teens or early 20’s. I’m sorry I went from diesel, now.
I’m still pleased with my purchase, though.
I had a very early XC40 in 2018 when the new shape came out in the UK and I had a 2L diesel. I was offered a good deal but with a 2.0L petrol 2 years later and went for that. I prefer many aspects of the petrol but still hanker for the mpg the diesel gave me. No regrets over the purchase of the XC40, easily the best driving position and most comfortable car I have driven in almost 44 years of driving!
Best Tucson ever, excellent design both inside and out but Volvo have just about nailed small SUV design with the XC40 and I'd have that
The Tucson looks fantastic inside / out. Like something from the future. The Volvo looks good but just like any other car on the segment, probably my parents will love it. Now on the other hand you can not beat all what you get from the Tucson compare to the volvo for the price. Tucson takes this one. Good review.
When you claim that one is better than the other in any aspect, please explain why.
You said that the interior quality is better in xc40 (multiple times), but apart from carpet in door bins, i really don't see any difference. Soft materials at the top, cheaper plastic lower on the central console (and even seems more premium to me on Tucson - a lot of metal&piano black on the console instead of cheap plastic only), ...you tested wobbling of it on Tucson, but not on XC40... really not a great display of something that you repeat a few times as a difference.
His decision was made less than half way of the video.
go drive one both during the day and night! and then have also friends and family sit in one too! the XC40 is surprisingly super premium.
personally have a 2020 Rdesign and its brilliant!
Volvo solves all inconveniences and small problems of the Tucson quality (interior noises, suspension, paint quality, interior quality, etc), but this comes with a higher cost. Tucson remains best value for money while Volvo is best quality for money, even if you pay double price for that quality.
You cannot really compare Hyundai with Volvo to be fair...
@@Dmaelstrom just like the reviewer, you shouldn't just state something without a shred of clarification..ive driven multiple hyundais and some volvos. Sure, you can't compare Kona with xc90 quality, but you can certainly compare Santafe with xc60 (I'm even a little disappointed with xc60 tbh)...and I didn't try these two (xc40 and Tucson), that's why I wanted a reviewer to give me an insight. Not just an empty statement like yours.
I find the comment about the lag when you want quick acceleration from the Tucson to be a bit strange, I own a Tucson Hybrid and when I press the accelerator hard the car accelerates quite rapidly with no sign of any lag, I compared it to my wife’s Toyota C-HR Hybrid, which has a 1.8 engine compared to the Tucson’s 1.6, and the Tucson is by far the quicker accelerator of the two.
The XC40 voice commands for temperature are quick and easy to use "set temperature to 20 degrees", a lot safer than taking your hands off of the wheel!
i have a testdrive with these 2 cars. i choose the hyundai tucson. its comfortable and modern.
I would choose the Tucson out of these 2 because of cost less and better fuel economy than the Volvo. The car I want to get next year is the kia Sportage hybrid. Looks a fab car, interior with the 2x 12.3 inch display looks very good and class leading.
I set the temperature and then I leave it at the temp unless I don't like it, then I change it until I find the perfect temperature. After that I don't touch it.
Who is constantly changing temperature while driving? It's stupid and you didn't do it all the time with the older systems.
Volume control is on steering wheel, easy access, there's a reason (luckily they didn't listen to you) nobody ever put climate control on the steering wheel, you set it and then you stop fiddling around like a toddler.
I'm all for the Hyundai Tucson, great value and a car that is known for reliability, as is the Volvo but much more expensive. I'm collecting my new 2022 Tucson in 7 days with a bit of luck and it arrives at the dealership on time.
By the way, just a question about the indicators; why would you be looking over your shoulder if you are turning right or left? If you are reversing there's a reversing camera on all models! I enjoyed the rest of the review though. But, I don't think these are the right cars to be comparing; if you can afford a Volvo you probably won't even be considering the Hyundai!!
How has your car been performing since purchase?
Great review. And totally agree with all you said about the XC40 vs Tucson Hybrid. However , one thing that completely imbalances the review is “value”. If you are comparing cars , then I think it’s important to let your viewers know how much each car costs with certain trims ‘ additional extras etc. When you take into account all the kit included on the Tucson vs what you have to pay for on the Volvo, then that gives a more balanced review.
The Tucson has been voted SUV of the year!
No, if fuel economy is important to you - then you get the diesel version. Well....... you would if you could still get the diesel version in this country, as you can in others.
In this video...They used same microphone..
compare 8:22 and 11:58 sound.
XC40 is more noisy. esp. tire noise.
I think that Volvo advertised on this channel.
What car? : Tucson wins hands down in every department....while being bigger, feeling and looking more prestige and at the same time actually being more reliable and of better quality.
@@carolynjohnson7308 good. Do tell ?
@@carolynjohnson7308 you've clicked me here and asked me how I am :) I just wanna start a conversation so I replied "do tell" as in "do tell, what's on your mind" :)
@@carolynjohnson7308 where outside youtube ?
@@carolynjohnson7308 where are you from ?
which country ?
@@carolynjohnson7308 ufff....very far away from you....so talking on the phone or texting is very very expensive for around 5000 miles distance and another continent :).
Volvo is getting old both inside and out. Hyundai Tucson looks better and it costs cheaper. On top of that, Tucson got seperate climate control system, simple. Unfortunately, I cannot say anything about driving experience and quality.
I couldn’t agree more on climate control being better with physical controls. I really hope the current fashion for everything being in the touch screen dies out.
I have reported that comment.
I prefer Tucson
Would you sit lower down in the seat or high up in the seat
I have a 2021 2.0L 248HP XC40 T5. I'm averaging 40mpg to and from work on the freeway, and 30mpg in peak-hour back-street city/traffic. I just recently traded a 2018 Ford Fusion 2.0L AWD Ecoboost, and the best I could do with that was 25mpg freeway. I have tried my old Ford tricks with the Volvo, and I get better fuel efficiency at 60mph than I did with the Ford at 55mph.
The 5 year warranty on the Tucson sells it to me
I have a volvo xc40 inscription after test driving a Tucson hybrid talk about leasers remorse the volvo is uncomfortable petrol gauge doesn’t work properly everything about it is cx a nightmare the only good thing I can say about the volvo is that it’s ok looking snd that’s it , my next lease car is definitely going to be a Tucson the seats are better that xc40 and even though the Tucson is not a big suv when you’re sat in it especially the back it’s like being in a cavernous cave , i used to be a volvo nut , Tucson changed my mind
The xc40 engine i got sounds like the big end is going if it has one and driving it long distance it’s like tourture
Why driving long distance is torture? Explain
@@lt.2992 the driver seat is awful no padding to it , and the lumber thing might as well not be there I sat in a Hyundai Tucson as my lease for the Volvo is coming to an end thankfully , and the seating wraps around you supports the sides of my back and the lumber supporter you know it’s there when activated I’d call the Volvo seating for comfort strict conservative
For me Volvo XC40 it is.
Ordered one week ago.
Delivery date september/early october.
The diference in cost between cars is around 5000 tot 10000; so ...
Well I have just sold an X40 and bought the Tucson. Volvo reliability is the main reason.
Which is better between the two? I’m stuck between the XC40 and the Tucson. Both 2025 edition
I've just traded in a Honda 1.6 diesel injection car achieving without hybrid tech a good average of 55.5 mpg which makes these cars, the Volvo and the Tucson look positively arthritic! Puts the argument for climate "zero" back into perspective. Why not just go to efficient diesel technology?
What car was it? 55 MPG for a diesel isn’t stellar, since diesel as a fuel has more power potential. Diesel is a fossil fuel. On short and extra urban journeys the DPF will clog, whereas on petrol hybrids and full EV this isn’t an issue. When you say it makes those cars appear arthritic, in what sense?
Emissions.
Auto Gearbox an issue? At 9:36 he mentions gear changes an issue 'Pulling out of Junctions'... exactly what speed and gear were you in when you pulled out? Maybe 1st I presume - just guessing.
If you're after brand new cars go for the Hyundai because it's cheaper. If you want 2nd hand get the Volvo because you'll get that cheaper.
to your point regarding the lack of a dial or button, I will quote a line from the movie " Seabiscuit" with Jeff Bridges where his son is reading a book about Flash Gordon,, Jeff Bridges character asks his son why is he reading when he could be outdoors, and his son responds, but Dad, it's about the future. Our phones are all touch, as are most of our appliances, so I think Hyundai are leaders in this regard. Eventually this will be the way of the future as most of the tech in these cars are experimental for autonomous driving, which by the way is where I draw the line.
Nice to see a comparison between Korean car and something else from more premium segment. There are lots of other comparisons between Korean and Japanese cars but nothing vs German or Swedish.
I believe Volvo is owned by a Chinese company, so is it really still Swedish? It may not be as Chinese as an MG but still..
I love the XC40 just from the simple and bold swedish desing and the interior desing,volvo infotainment system and everything is easier to use and it feels more premium :D
I know this isn’t really the right review but I’m trolling the net for info, I’m interested in the plug in Tucson. What are your thoughts?
Ideally I’d go for the ultimate trim.
Thank you in advance.
Great review as always, I totally agree with your comments re air con controls!
I'm buying used and the prices for the XC40 are through the roof due to its popularity and the sheer demand for used vehicles in the UK. These are the T5 specced with extras and they come with a good chunk of miles on the clock. I can buy a newer, fully specced Tuscon with barely any miles for less. I still want the XC40......
But my search continues. Coming from a Skoda Octavia VRS245 I just don't know which way to go in the crowded SUV space, but I need power.
Which one did you get please?
So this is the dilemma I faced about a year ago... xc40 or Tucson hybrid "ultimate" spec. In the end I went for the Tuscon and it was ultimately the slightly better practicality and space that won the day. All in all the Tucson is a good car, distinctive looking very well equipped with a lots of positive attributes, my main criticisms are (after 4000 miles) that the ride is firm, the infotainment system is while mostly very good also actually quite fiddly, I previously had a Mazda cx5 which was a great car that has markedly better build quality and in reality I'd have gotten another one but hybrid was not an option at the time. One thing to watch for though is that lane change camera set up in this video is not a standard feature on any trim level and is actually a paid optional extra.
Overall I'm quite happy with my choice... that being said I do occasionally pine for the xc40 though which in my opinion is an altogether "cooler" prospect.
Is the Mazda more comfy than the Tucson for long drives ?
@giorgioc8263 on balance yes, the seats are better and the suspension is more forgiving. The thing I like about the Tuscon is that it is automatic so if you are stuck in stop start traffic it's less tiring and my kids tell me it feels roomier in the back.
@@tbrasc0 thanks …I need to buy a new car, will use it for work as well, though at this point I am really tempted to go for the Evoque, price is not far off. Let’s see, will try the Mazda and the Tucson
@@giorgioc8263 never driven an evoque. Land-rover anything is certainly a very cool choice.
Tucson gets my vote 👍
I have an XC40 B4 and love it! Very surprised at the comment about the gearbox….I find the pick up from standstill is great and very smooth. Overall my experience has been excellent except for the infotainment system but even then, I’ve got used to it.
is your gearbox the DCT7 ou 8-geartronic ?
I am 40 years old, i had waisted my childhood reading your reviews … years later i discovered that u r not fair .. Biased… simply tucson is cheaper , cleaner, faster and more reliable more specious but it lose to the dinosaur volvo who charge you for apple car play …. No wonder European automaker Lose the market
u should study more bud
Hyundai reliable lmao
”Acceleration in another league” Hyundai: 6.9 to 60 Volvo: 7.3 Hmmmm?...
Touch screens.....it's illegal to use your phone while driving but you can use a massive one plonked on/in the dash....yep makes perfect sense. Touch screens are just distracting and faffy to use while driving.
You made a bold comparison, nice review
Just checked some manufacture figures ….. why bother with a hybrid and the cost of the batteries weight when a standard Tucson 1.6cdri has the same mpg and same co2 ?
Performance.
Just the comparison video I was looking for Doug, thank you!
We have a Volvo V60CC. We set the climate control once and that's it forever. Why would you want to keep adjusting it ?
Why do car reviewers keep banging on about temperature controls.? Once set, it’s set! Might adjust it seasonally but then it’s left on auto.
Please tell me where you’re finding an XC40 from 26k, the cheapest I can find is 32!
THANKS YOU FOR SHARING THIS VIDEO
My friend, the steeringwheel is not on the right side of the car.
Tucson is better value and looking car.
How is it that those touch-sensitive buttons are more distractive to use as opposed to the long arrays of small physical buttons that we used to have, that I could never remember which was where, unless I looked down to find the specific button I wanted to press. It seems that motor journalists suffer from what I call Techno-phobia or may be Evolutionophobia? Open your mind people and stop whining about the same things over and time again!
When driving, you should try to keep your eyes focused on the road. With a physical button and muscle memory, you’ll know what to do.
When focusing on another screen while driving, you get distracted. Have a 1 second look at your phone whilst driving and you’ll see what I mean. He’s 100% right of the physical buttons for climate.
Two words = muscle memory.
Physical buttons and dials win in this regard.
Apparently neither my wife nor myself has muscle memory after driving our car for last 12 years. Just tested.
I would still take a 3008 or a ds7
Hyundai has a bit of a reputation for dodging claims on that long warranty in the US. Better in Europe?
Yes just used it for the gearbox
Really not a fan of the interior in the Tucson, it looks drastically cheaper than the XC40, and the front end is a bit bulbous, the back end looks nice though.
Volvo looks loads better. Touch-sensitive controls need to be abandoned though, they're inconvenient and potentially dangerous
Next you're going to compare an Urus to a Lexus RX350.
I am not sure is the high armrest placement in HTuscon so perfect for all for sure. It is fixed, and for me it was a pain, because it was too high and pressing my shoulder to hell ! Also rear side windows too high- blocked visibility for the children.
So you use voice control and hate touch buttons? Ever used a smartphone?
Xc40 interior might be well made but it also looks very dated. The Tucson is a premium interior and a very coherent design. My money would go to the Tucson if it wasn’t for the fisker ocean due next year
Didn't say anything about the handling
They’re SUVs. Handling isn’t of importance.
The Tuscan has super light steer at speed which for me was too twitchy and dangerous in the wet. Xc40 goes more feedback. I opted for a xc60 for boot space and a quality drive with refinement. Acceleration is only good when safe.
X40 all the way!
The interior of the xc40 is a joke.. Hard plastics. Very cheap... And those inner doorpanels.. Cheap boot carpet in the door.
Car features nobody wants and nobody ever asked for:
Keyless entry
Touchscreen controls
Voice controls. (I bet if you get scouser, a Glaswegian, or a native french speaker it won’t work)
who wouldnt want keyless entry?? thats just wrong
@@gad9761 somebody who wants their car parked on their drive way to be there in the morning.
@@andymoss4285 maybe you should move out of chicago,just a thought.
@@andymoss4285 I put my keys in a Faraday pouch when parked at home or work so no one stealing my motor with computer trickery (and a minor inconvenience which puts my keys out of sight). Keyless is a great once your used to it.
Thumbs down due to both cars being over priced and the entertainment systems are lacking sensitivity.
Volvo
Affordable tucsan if you can afford it volvo
Would not pick either car maybe a Mazda CX5 or Toyota RAV4 instead.
Ridiculous comparison. The Volvo is much much more expensive. What's the point ?
Very bad review and i will not say the reasons because even a small child will see that you didn’t choose the full level tuscon n-line premium in hybrid it is better all the way than volvo xc40
Comparing the best premium product in the segment with a korean mid sized suv???
Not even close.... Even from the price point of view.....
tucson is a compact suv and yes its superior by far
Tuson is premium inside and more reliable
@@colham03 premium is the segment which is defined by the quality and character of the car ..
Making a car robust or well built doesn't make it premium....
It's the perfect choice for its money but nothing more...
@@gad9761 have you even driven them back to back?
Superior is not the word you want yo say after the comparison!
@@diomidischristou6736 my grandpa might like the volvo but no thanks , doesnt compare at all with the Tucson hybrid.
I like the looks of either... But a new petrol or diesel in 2022 will be worthless in 2025 when you can't drive into any city and emissions laws will hit their residual value.
I agree but plug in cars are still very impractical in the UK in my opinion. I don't have time in my day to sit waiting for my car to charge and I have no option to charge at my work office. Gonna stick with petrol until the UK Government price me off the road.
@@HecatombRecordings There is no doubt that the Government has to do tons more to improve infrastructure. I'm sticking with my ICE cars until infrastructure improves and the Chinese EV's bring the prices down & open up the options.
ICE cars feeling real tough depreciation currently..I think full hybrid or plug in is a safeish bet currently but who knows.
@mattmarlow4166 Of course, it depends on your daily usage etc. But the marketplace is full of unsold ICE cars, no matter what the dealers tell you. So prices are becoming sensible. A very mint Renault Zoe can be purchased under £5k (look at EVM). A lease can fill you car needs for short term (leaseloco). A hybrid will definitely have better residuals than ICE. For sure there is NO CHIP shortage and it is a buyers market. As an ex rally driver and car lover, I can guarantee that a family car as a full electric is the easiest and nicest drive. Whilst a light weight sports car is still best as a petrol (not hybrid). What each person chooses, has to be their own personal choice.
Neither of them, give me physical climate controllers!
Who changes the temp all the time. Set my temp 4 years ago and not altered it since.
Says Volvo system is slow proceeds to show absolutely zero lag.
volvo wins hands down.
dont blame you for not wanting to give name with your pick.
tucson looks good but material quality is kinda cheap. not as cheap as dacia for example but still bad. in terms of material quality i think my old ford kuga 2017 had better material quaily on interior. i dint see volv xc40 but i drive daily the new tucson and i can make a statement i guess about it. PS. the display and central console are pain to maintain clean. u must clean daily.
nothing cheap looking on the Tucson interior,best car by far and no you dont have to clean daily,thats a person that has no clue saying that.
I can swear that you didn’t see the interior of tuscon n line premium in hybrid . It is spacious and more modern than this xc40
Volvos are just way overpriced
Tucson, but i know that if i drive the car 15+ years Volvo will stand the test of time maybe 20+ years . Tucson will last no more that 10-12y or 150k-200k km.
lmao you serious?🤣🤣🤣
@@cosmingosav
Here on Balkan only 10-15% people buy new cars, and with our standard 300-400$ a month, everybody drives second hand cars from Germany mostly 5-10y old. And in my life I have just ones buys second hand car Peugeot 3008, automatic and I think ill never again will buy another second hand car ( only if is not from someone who I knows with real history maintenance). I have another BMW X3 2.0 d, but when I buy it new it was 55 000€ M pack. And on the x3 I have 140000km for 9y . I I don’t want to sell it before 200000km cuz I have maintained that suv real good. Still going strong.
I know that usa standard is way more better, but here cuz of standatd everything is cheap. And tne all car parts are cheap.
@@vladimirart758 balkan here as well. In my experience, 2nd hand cars with 30k-50k km are a better value than new, plus the new volvos are not at all reliable, lots of errors with electrical systems.
@@cosmingosav
I don’t know any fools who sold his car with 50k. Sorry but here in Macedonia, only cars with 100000+km are affordable
@@vladimirart758 rich people who lease cars then give it back after 2-3 years to get the new model
And the Tucson is ugly.
Biased rewiew again..Volvo is car and Tucson is a shitbox
You combining xc40 with Tucson really?
China v South Korea.