VW ID.4 Pro vs Hyundai Tucson 1.6 petrol: 5-year cost to own (Ireland)
Over 5 years in Ireland (15,000 km/yr), as of July 1, 2026, the VW ID.4 Pro is the cheaper car to own — about €41,558 vs €42,309 for the Hyundai Tucson 1.6 petrol, saving roughly €751, pulling ahead in year 2.
Ireland SEAI grant: up to €3,500 off a new BEV, plus VRT relief (price-capped). Shown for reference; not in the totals above. Source: SEAI.
Cheaper to own over 5 years · IrelandVW ID.4 Pro · €41,558 total · €751 less than the Hyundai Tucson 1.6 petrol
VW ID.4 Pro vs Hyundai Tucson 1.6 petrol — where the money goes
| Cost component | Electric · VW ID.4 Pro | Petrol · Hyundai Tucson 1.6 petrol |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation (estimated) | €24,509 (59%) | €20,900 (49%) |
| Charging / fuel | €4,432 (11%) | €7,274 (17%) |
| ↳ of which charging loss | 12% (~€532) | — |
| Maintenance | €1,748 (4%) | €3,503 (8%) |
| Insurance | €3,400 (8%) | €3,000 (7%) |
| Financing interest | €6,870 (17%) | €6,583 (16%) |
| Registration & fees | €600 (1%) | €1,050 (2%) |
| Total cost of ownership | €41,558 | €42,309 |
When does the VW ID.4 Pro win?
At 15,000 km/yr the VW ID.4 Pro is already the cheaper car, breaking even in year 2 — drive more or keep it longer and its lead grows.
VW ID.4 Pro vs Hyundai Tucson 1.6 petrol, side by side
Electric
Lower 5-yr cost
VW ID.4 Pro
- 5-yr total cost
- €41,558
- Cost / month
- €693
- Cost / km
- €0.55
- Starting price
- €39,530
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Efficiency
- 16 kWh/100km
Petrol
Hyundai Tucson 1.6 petrol
- 5-yr total cost
- €42,309
- Cost / month
- €705
- Cost / km
- €0.56
- Starting price
- €38,000
- Powertrain
- Petrol
- Efficiency
- 5.3 L/100km
- Ireland electricity
- 25.00c/kWh CRU/SEAI
- Petrol (Ireland)
- €1.83/L AA Ireland
FAQ
Is the VW ID.4 Pro or the Hyundai Tucson 1.6 petrol cheaper to own over 5 years in Ireland?
The VW ID.4 Pro is the cheaper car to own — about €41,558 vs €42,309 for the Hyundai Tucson 1.6 petrol, saving roughly €751, pulling ahead in year 2.
When does the VW ID.4 Pro become cheaper than the Hyundai Tucson 1.6 petrol?
At 15,000 km/yr the VW ID.4 Pro is already the cheaper car, breaking even in year 2 — drive more or keep it longer and its lead grows.
How much more does the VW ID.4 Pro cost to buy than the Hyundai Tucson 1.6 petrol?
The VW ID.4 Pro starts at €39,530 — €1,530 more than the Hyundai Tucson 1.6 petrol (€38,000). Over 5 years the ownership gap is €751 in favour of the VW ID.4 Pro.
Which costs less per km — the VW ID.4 Pro or the Hyundai Tucson 1.6 petrol?
The VW ID.4 Pro: €0.55 vs €0.56 per km all-in (€693 vs €705 per month).