Renault Kwid Limited Edition vs Hyundai Tucson

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Renault Kwid Limited Edition in South Africa

Renault Kwid Limited Edition

1.0L AMT Limited Ed 10 YR Petrol 5-Speed AMT Current
ZAR 219,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 50 kW 🔧 91 Nm ⛽ 20.4 km/l
VS
Hyundai Tucson in South Africa

Hyundai Tucson

2.0D AT Executive AWD Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 764,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 137 kW 🔧 416 Nm ⛽ 13.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Renault Kwid Limited Edition vs Hyundai Tucson: the short answer

Tucson has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Kwid Limited Edition remains close.

Kwid Limited Edition starts ZAR 359,101 cheaper Kwid Limited Edition from ZAR 209,799 · Tucson from ZAR 568,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Kwid Limited Edition Tucson
Maximum Power Kwid Limited Edition50 kW @ 5500 rpm Tucson137 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque Kwid Limited Edition91 Nm @ 4250 rpm Tucson416 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size Kwid Limited Edition999 cc Tucson1995 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Kwid Limited Edition20.4 km/l Tucson13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Kwid Limited Edition180 mm Tucson181 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Renault Kwid Limited Edition

1.0L AMT Limited Ed 10 YR

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Hyundai Tucson

2.0D AT Executive AWD

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Kwid Limited Edition

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

Tucson

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Kwid Limited Edition

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Tucson

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Kwid Limited Edition Tucson
Model Introduced Year 2026 2004
Generation Current South Africa Kwid Limited Edition range 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 Current South Africa version listed by official source Fourth generation launched in SA in 2021; major step change in styling, interior quality, and technology over the third-gen car
Facelift Launched Since 2026 2021
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Hatchback SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Hatchback SUV
Tare Mass Kg 759 kg 1720 kg
Vehicle Type Hatchback 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
Spec Kwid Limited Edition Tucson
Length 3731 mm 4630 mm
Width 1579 mm 1865 mm
Height 1513 mm 1665 mm
Wheelbase 2422 mm 2755 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 180 mm 181 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 180 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 28 l 54 l
Boot/Cargo Space 279 l 540 l
Kerb Weight 759 kg 1720 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1169 kg 2110 kg
Payload Capacity 410 kg 390 kg
Towing Capacity 0 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 4.9 m 5.4 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 965 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1040 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 850 mm Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Kwid Limited Edition and Tucson comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Kwid Limited Edition 26 vs Tucson 69.

Efficiency index: Kwid Limited Edition 76 vs Tucson 56.

Safety-equipment index: Kwid Limited Edition 91 vs Tucson 92.

Practicality index: Kwid Limited Edition 52 vs Tucson 68.

Ownership-cover index: Kwid Limited Edition 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.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Tucson leads by 11 points

Tucson has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Kwid Limited Edition remains close.

Evidence leader 71 /100
Lead 11 points
Data 93% source coverage
71
#1 Evidence leader

Tucson

93% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Efficiency 56
Performance 69
Efficiency 56
Safety 92
Practicality 68
Ownership 65
Leads by 11 points
60
#2

Kwid Limited Edition

60% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 26
Performance 26
Efficiency 76
Safety 91
Practicality 52
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tucson +43 Efficiency Kwid Limited Edition +20 Safety Tucson +1 Practicality Tucson +16

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tucson

Performance 69/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 68/100
Ownership 65/100

Kwid Limited Edition

Performance 26/100
Efficiency 76/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 52/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Hyundai Tucson leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts vs 60 pts for Kwid Limited Edition

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tucson leads. However, Kwid Limited Edition may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Kwid Limited Edition vs Tucson questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

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.