Compare the Dacia Bigster vs Hyundai Tucson

Simple and affordable, with loads of space
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
9/10
A stylish family SUV, with a massive boot
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
7/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

Both the Dacia Bigster and the Hyundai Tucson give you light steering and settle down into a comfortable motorway cruise. Neither car relegates all of its functions to the touchscreen, either, with both keeping separate climate control shortcuts on the dashboard. Inside, however, the two feel very different. The Tucson impresses with top-notch materials throughout, whereas the Bigster relies on uniformly hard, scratchy plastic, including dashboard textures that feel very cheaply produced. If carrying capacity is key, folding the back seats down leaves you with more room in the Bigster than in the Tucson.

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'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

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Expression 1.2 TCe 140 Petrol Manual

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Element 1.6T 150 Petrol Manual

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Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Petrol Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 677 litres (5+ suitcases) Best Boot space, seats up 620 litres (5+ suitcases)
Boot space, seats down 1,977 litres Best Boot space, seats down 1,799 litres
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,570 mm x 1,812 mm x 1,662 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,535 mm x 1,865 mm x 1,653 mm
Towing capacity 1,500 kg Towing capacity 1,650 kg Best
First year tax rate £455 Best First year tax rate £1,410
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
50.0 mpg Best
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
39.8 mpg
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 27 · average
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 16 · good Best
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.2 TCe 140 Engine name 1.6T 150
Engine size 1.2 L Petrol • 140 BHP Engine size 1.6 L Petrol • 150 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Fuel type Petrol Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Manual Transmission Manual
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 6 Forward gears 6
Acceleration 9.8 s (0-60 mph) Acceleration 9.5 s (0-60 mph) Best

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 677 litres Best Boot (seats up) 620 litres
Boot (seats down) 1,977 litres Best Boot (seats down) 1,799 litres
Length 4,570 mm Length 4,535 mm
Width 1,812 mm Width 1,865 mm
Height 1,662 mm Height 1,653 mm
Wheelbase 2.7 m Wheelbase 2.68 m
Turning circle 11.1 m Turning circle 11.0 m

Full features list

  • Fabric - Blue denim effect - Expression
  • Metallic paint
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Automatic central locking
  • Central door locking
  • Engine immobiliser
  • Keyless entry
  • Auto lighting system
  • Automatic folding mirrors
  • Automatic wipers
  • Black with white trim radiator grille
  • Body coloured door handles
  • Body coloured roof
  • ECO LED Front foglights
  • Electric adjustable/heated door mirrors
  • Electric front windows with driver's one touch operation
  • Electric rear windows
  • Front and rear body coloured bumpers
  • Grey Y-Shaped air vents inserts
  • Grey longitudinal roof bars
  • Grey tinted exterior side mirrors
  • Heated rear windows with wash wipe
  • High level third rear brake light
  • LED automatic daytime running lights
  • Rain sensor
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Side protection
  • Solid paint
  • Tinted acoustic windshield
  • Tinted rear windows
  • Tinted windows
  • Turning signal integrated in door mirrors
  • Wheel arch protection and snorkel in starkle
  • White rear Dacia lettering
  • Y-shaped LED lighting signature
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • 6 airbags - front and side driver and passengers including curtain airbags
  • ABS and Emergency brake assist
  • Advanced emergency braking system
  • Alcohol imoboliser predisposal
  • Child locks on rear doors
  • Door open visual and audible warning
  • Driver and passenger seatbelt warning
  • Electric parking brake
  • Front seatbelt pretensioners
  • Height adjustable front seatbelts
  • Hill start assist
  • Protective rear brake disc
  • Side impact protection
  • Tyre pressure monitor
  • Vehicle dynamic control
  • 12 V socket + 2 USB Type c with blacklight front + rear
  • 3 rear height adjustable headrests
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 4 way manual adjustable front passenger seat
  • 40/20/40 rear bench with an easy fold function
  • 6 way adjustable driver seat
  • Dual zone automatic air conditioning
  • Fabric upholstery
  • False floor
  • Front head restraints
  • Gear shift indicator
  • Grey gear lever deco part
  • Height adjustable front headrests
  • Height and depth adjustable steering wheel
  • Isofix points for child seats in both outer rear seats
  • Mid centre console micro cloud with soft feel armrest
  • Rear 12v plug in boot
  • Removable parcel shelf
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Sunvisor for driver and passenger with mirror/ticket holder and light
  • Synthetic leather steering wheel
  • White steering wheel logo
  • 4 Native youclip fixation points
  • 7" digital driver display
  • ADAS Disconnect (advance driving systems disconnect) - My Safety
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Blind spot warning
  • Cruise control and speed limiter
  • Driver attention warning
  • Eco mode
  • Electric power assisted steering
  • Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
  • Energy smart management
  • Event data recoder
  • Forward collision warning
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Lane departure warning with lane keep assist
  • Multi view camera
  • Rescue code
  • Traffic sign recognition with speed alert/Intelligent speed assist (ISA)
  • eCall emergency system
  • Stop/start system
  • 17" Diamond cut tergan alloy wheels
  • Tyre inflation kit
  • Cast forming denim dashboard decopart
  • Cast forming denim door deco part
  • 10.1" media display with DAB, smartphone replication, bluetooth, connected services, 4 speakers,plus access to apps vis app store
  • Pearlescent paint
  • Premium cloth - Black
  • Solid paint
  • Special metallic paint
  • Special solid paint
  • 12.3" widescreen navigation with bluelink and mapcare/Google POI
  • 4" LCD display with driver's supervision instrument cluster
  • Bluetooth system
  • Cruise control
  • Digital clock
  • Drive mode selector
  • Driver attention warning
  • E-call
  • Emergency stop signalling system
  • Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) - Car, Pedestrian and Cycle
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Hyundai road side assistance
  • Intelligent speed limit assist III with traffic sign recognition
  • Interior cabin camera
  • Lane follow assist
  • Lane keep assist
  • Over the air updates(OTA)
  • Power assisted steering
  • Rear camera and guidance parking system
  • Rev counter
  • Tailgate open warning light
  • Trip computer
  • Trip odometer
  • Voice recognition
  • Water temperature gauge
  • Windscreen washer fluid sensor and warning indicator
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
  • Wireless phone charging pad
  • Adjustable intermittent front windscreen wipers with aero wiper blade
  • Auto dimming electrochrome rear view mirror
  • Automatic defog system
  • Automatic headlights with dusk sensor
  • Automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor
  • Black wheel arches
  • Body Colour Exterior Door Handles
  • Body colour door mirrors with integrated indicators
  • Electrically adjustable, heated and power folding door mirrors
  • Follow me home headlights
  • Front and rear electric windows with anti-trap mechanism and one touch control
  • Front fog lights
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED Headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • Metallic paint
  • Positioning Lights - LED
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Roof rails
  • Soft touch rear door paneling
  • Tinted glass with windscreen shade band
  • Trailer stability assist
  • Deadlocks
  • Immobiliser
  • Locking wheel nuts
  • Remote control central locking
  • Smart key with keyless entry and engine start/stop button
  • Speed sensitive auto door locking
  • Thatcham category 1 alarm
  • 12V power outlets in front console and luggage compartment
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 40/20/40 split folding rear seat
  • Adjustable head restraints (Up and down)
  • Cupholders in rear armrest
  • Door courtesy lights
  • Driver and passenger sunvisors with illuminated LED vanity mirrors
  • Driver's seat manual height adjustment
  • Dual zone climate control
  • Front and rear door pockets
  • Front armrest with storage box
  • Front centre console and door bottle holders
  • Height/reach adjustable steering column
  • ISOFIX child seat anchorage points attached on outer rear seats
  • Illuminated/air conditioned glove compartment
  • LED interior lighting
  • Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob
  • Luggage compartment lighting
  • Luggage cover
  • Luggage hooks
  • Luggage net
  • Manual height adjustable front passenger seat
  • Map and reading lights
  • Premium cloth upholstery
  • Reclining rear seats
  • Retractable load cover
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Sunglasses holder
  • TUCSON branded metal door scuff plate
  • Touch sensitive climate controls with temperature dials
  • Underfloor boot compartment
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • Active bonnet
  • Airbag - Front, front side, curtain and centre front airbags
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • Brake assist function
  • Childproof rear door locks
  • Curtain airbag roll over sensor
  • Downhill brake control
  • Electric parking brake
  • Electronic stability control
  • Front and rear seatbelt reminder
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation switch
  • Front seatbelt pretensioners
  • Hill start assist control (HAC)
  • Multi-Collision braking
  • Outer rear seatbelt height adjustment
  • Seatbelt height adjustment for front seats
  • Traction control
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system with individual tyre pressure display - TPMS
  • Vehicle stability management
  • 17" Alloy wheels
  • Tyre repair kit
  • 2 front and 2 rear USB-C ports
  • 2 front and 2 rear speakers with 2 tweeters
  • Steering wheel mounted audio/phone controls
  • Trailer wiring package - Tucson

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.