A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
2.0D AT Executive AWDDiesel8-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 764,900ex-showroom
⚡ 137 kW🔧 416 Nm⛽ 13.9 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceTucson
⛽Fuel EconomyHarrier
🛡SafetyHarrier
📦PracticalityTucson
🔑OwnershipNot enough comparable data
Harrier starts ZAR 19,000 cheaperHarrier from ZAR 549,900 · Tucson from ZAR 568,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Harrier
Tucson
Maximum Power
125 kW @ 3750 rpm
137 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
416 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size
1956 cc
1995 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
15.15 km/l
13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
205 mm
181 mm
Boot / Load Bay
445 l
540 l
Airbags
7
6
Kerb Weight
1823 kg
1720 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
5
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Harrier and Tucson are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Tucson
+9 pts
Efficiency
Harrier
+3 pts
Safety
Harrier
+7 pts
Practicality
Tucson
+6 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Catalogue-index leader
Harrier
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Tucson
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Harrier
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Tucson
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Harrier
Tucson
Model Introduced Year
2025
2004
Generation
Current-generation South African-market Tata Harrier five-seat SUV
Fourth generation Tucson on Hyundai's i-GMP platform; distinctive parametric design language makes it one of the more striking mid-size SUVs in SA
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Fourth generation launched in SA in 2021; major step change in styling, interior quality, and technology over the third-gen car
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
published
Segment
Mid-size SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
SUV
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Blue, Grey, Green
Dealer Stock Note
-
Executive grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0D AT Executive AWD
Tare Mass Kg
-
1720 kg
Spec
Harrier
Tucson
Length
4605 mm
4630 mm
Width
1922 mm
1865 mm
Height
1718 mm
1665 mm
Wheelbase
2741 mm
2755 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
205 mm
181 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
54 l
Boot/Cargo Space
445 l
540 l
Kerb Weight
1823 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2298 kg
2110 kg
Payload Capacity
475 kg
-
Towing Capacity
0 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.4 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
-
Rear Headroom
950 mm
-
Front Legroom
840 mm
-
Rear Legroom
980 mm
-
Spec
Harrier
Tucson
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1956 cc
1995 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
125 kW @ 3750 rpm
137 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
416 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
170 km/h
195 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, City, Sport
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
68.6 kW/tonne
79.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
192.0 Nm/tonne
241.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Harrier
Tucson
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
AWD
LSD Available
No
Yes
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
3.22
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
Torque-converter Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic gear selector
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD / AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
8-speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
All-Wheel Drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
7
Engine Position
-
Front
Spec
Harrier
Tucson
Claimed Mileage
15.15 km/l
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
9.6 km/l
11.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.4 km/l
18.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
54 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
15 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
No
Real-world Mileage
15.15 km/l
13.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50
54
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
Harrier
Tucson
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
3 Point Seatbelt with ELR for All Passengers
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Front & Rear
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
3 Point Seatbelt with ELR for All Passengers
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Alarm System
-
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
6
ESC With Traction Control
-
Yes
Spec
Harrier
Tucson
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Front & Rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Emergency Braking
-
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Front & Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Front & Rear
Pre-Collision System
-
Yes
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
No
Rear View Camera
-
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
-
Yes
Reversing Camera
-
Yes
Surround View Camera
Standard
Yes
Spec
Harrier
Tucson
Seat Material
Leatherette
Nappa Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front & Rear
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Front
Ambient Lighting
Multi Mood lights on Sunroof & Dashboard
64-Colour Ambient
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way powered with memory
Power 8-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide and recline
Manual
Seat Trim
Leatherette
Nappa Leather
Seat Adjustment
-
Power 8-way
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Cup Holders
-
4
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Rear USB Ports
-
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Interior Colour Options
-
6
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Fabric Seats
-
Yes
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Armrest Front
-
Yes
Armrest Rear
-
No
Boot Space Seats Down
-
1799
Driver Seat
-
Power 8-way
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
10.25-inch touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, Bose premium sound on Executive, panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Nappa Leather
Interior Colours
-
6
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
-
No
Seat Belt Warning
-
Yes
Seat Fold Type
-
60/40 Split
Spec
Harrier
Tucson
Climate Control
Voice Enabled Dual Zone Automatic Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
Standard
All
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
15W Wireless
Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof with Mood Light
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Gesture Controlled Power tailgate
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
No
AC Type
Voice Enabled Dual Zone Automatic Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Full LED Parametric
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1799 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1799 l
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power Adjustable
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Auto Dimming Irvm
-
No
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Climate Zones
-
2
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Yes
Engine Warranty
-
4
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.2
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Glovebox Cooling
-
Yes
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Hill Start Assist
-
Yes
Panoramic Roof
Panoramic Sunroof with Mood Light
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Rear Defogger
-
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40 Split
Rear Wing
-
Yes
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Nappa Leather
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Steel spare wheel, 235/70 R16
Full Size
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Yes
Tachometer
-
Yes
Tail Lamps
-
Yes
Telescopic Steering
-
No
Tilt Steering
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Voice Command
-
Yes
Voice Command Support
-
Yes
Accelerator 0 100
-
9.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Voice Enabled Dual Zone Automatic Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Bottle Holders
-
4
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Yes
Common Rail Injection
-
Common Rail Direct Injection
Diff Lock
-
No
Difflock
-
No
Digital Speedometer
-
Analogue + MID
Front Wiper
-
Yes
Front Wipers Type
-
Yes
Glove Box
-
Yes
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Yes
Lift Gate
-
Yes
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
-
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Mirror
-
Power Adjustable
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Yes
Power Socket 12v
-
12V
Powered Tailgate
-
Yes
Reading Lights Rear
-
Yes
Rear Air Conditioning
-
Yes
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights
-
Yes
Rearview Mirror Inside
-
No
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Yes
Remote Side Mirror
-
Power Adjustable
Rim Size
19-inch
18
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Yes
Sonar
-
Front & Rear
Sound System
10
8 Bose Premium
Source Model Column
-
tucson
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Yes
Trim Level
-
executive
Unlocking
Standard
Yes
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
-
Yes
Variant Role
-
Off-road or adventure derivative
Vdc
-
Yes
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Yes
Walk Away Lock
-
Yes
Wireless Charger
Standard
15W Wireless
Spec
Harrier
Tucson
Infotainment System
12.3" Harman Touch Screen Infotainment
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
10
8 Bose Premium
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25" TFT Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Smart USB Chargers (A & C Type) in front & Rear
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
12.3-inch
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Voice Recognition
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3-inch
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Infotainment Display
-
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
Yes
Audio
-
Yes
Audio Speakers
10
8 Bose Premium
Audio System
-
Yes
Display Audio
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
Multi Information Display
-
Analogue + MID
Connected Services
-
Yes
Voice Control
-
Yes
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Yes
Radio
-
Yes
Spec
Harrier
Tucson
LED Headlamps
Standard
Full LED Parametric
Daytime Running Lamps
Front LED DRLs with Turn Indicators
LED
Fog Lamps
Front LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function
LED
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Lunar White, Ash Grey, Pebble Grey, Coral Red, Seaweed Green
6
Headlights
Standard
Full LED Parametric
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Alloy Wheel Design
-
19-inch Dark Alloy
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Roof Type
-
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
Front LED DRLs with Turn Indicators
LED
Fog Lights
-
Yes
Front Fog Lights
-
Yes
Led Headlights
Standard
Full LED Parametric
Led Taillights
-
Yes
Auto Headlights
-
Full LED Parametric
Automatic Headlamps
-
Full LED Parametric
Daytime Running Lights
Front LED DRLs with Turn Indicators
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Exterior Door Handle Colour
-
Body Coloured
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Yes
Exterior Mirror Folding
-
Power Adjustable
Front Fog Lamps
Front LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function
LED
Headlamp Levelling
-
Full LED Parametric
Headlamps
Standard
Full LED Parametric
Headlight Type
Standard
Full LED Parametric
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Spec
Harrier
Tucson
Approach Angle
25.3 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
26.4 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
450 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal, Rough, Wet
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
16.6 deg
20 deg
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Ramp-over Angle
-
20 deg
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
181 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
181 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Spec
Harrier
Tucson
Tyre Size
245/55 R19
235/50 R19
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 235/70 R16
Full Size
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch
18
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Manual
Wheel Type
-
19-inch Dark Alloy
Parking Brake Type
-
Manual
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Brake Type Front
-
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Steel spare wheel, 235/70 R16
Full Size
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
19-inch
18
Auto Brake Hold
-
Manual
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Yes
Brakes
-
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Yes
Electric Park Brake
-
Manual
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Yes
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Yes
Leather Steering Wheel
-
Leather
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Full Size
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Trim
-
Leather
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Wheel Material
-
19-inch Dark Alloy
Wheel Size Type
-
18
Wheels
-
19-inch Dark Alloy
Spec
Harrier
Tucson
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Multi-Link
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Multi-Link
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension Type
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Multi-Link
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
Harrier
Tucson
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km
162 g/km
Start Stop System
-
No
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Idle CO2 Output
-
162
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
162
Spec
Harrier
Tucson
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
-
4
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
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15000
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
Harrier
Tucson
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
Executive
Price Zar
699900 ZAR
764900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
699900
764900
Starting Price Zar
699900
764900
Spec
Harrier
Tucson
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
5
Warranty Years
5 years / 125,000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 125,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
Harrier leads by 0 points
Harrier and Tucson are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Harrier
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
67/100
Tucson
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
73/100
Ownership
65/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Tata Harrier
leads the catalogue index with 72 pts
vs 72 pts for Tucson
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Harrier leads. However, Tucson may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
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A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.
Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.
Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.
It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Harrier and Tucson comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Harrier 60 vs Tucson 69.
Efficiency index: Harrier 59 vs Tucson 56.
Safety-equipment index: Harrier 99 vs Tucson 92.
Practicality index: Harrier 67 vs Tucson 73.
Ownership-cover index: Harrier not separately scored vs Tucson 65.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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