Hyundai Tucson vs Mazda CX-50 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$345
- Tucson: 2 mpg better, 1.5 in more rear legroom.
- CX-50: 7 lb-ft more torque, 1.2 in more clearance.
- Tucson wins 5 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Tucson | CX-50 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $31,050 | $31,395 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 187 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 185 lb-ft | CX-50 |
| MPG combined | 28 mpg | 26 mpg | Tucson |
| Cargo, max | 80.3 cu ft | 31.4 cu ft to 56.3 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 38.7 cu ft | 31.4 cu ft | Tucson |
| Rear legroom | 41.3 in | 39.8 in | Tucson |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 41.7 in | About the same |
| Length | 182.3 in | 185.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.4 in | 75.6 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,429 lb | 3,741 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 2,700 lb to 2,750 lb | 2,000 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in | 8.3 in | CX-50 |
| 0-60 mph | 7.8 s estimate | 9.5 s tested | Tucson |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | Tucson |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson SE FWD $29,700 | CX-50 2.5 S Select AWD $29,900 | $200 |
| CX-50 2.5 S Select AWD $29,900 | Tucson SE FWD $29,700 | $200 |
Hybrid vs hybrid
| Measure | Tucson | CX-50 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,300 | $34,750 | Tucson |
| Horsepower | 231 hp | 176 hp | Tucson |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft | Tucson |
| MPG combined | 38 mpg | 38 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | 80.0 cu ft | 56.3 cu ft | Tucson |
| Cargo, seats up | 38.7 cu ft | 31.4 cu ft | Tucson |
| Rear legroom | 41.3 in | 39.8 in | Tucson |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 41.7 in | About the same |
| Towing | 2,000 lb | 1,500 lb | Tucson |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 7.8 in | Tucson |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | Tucson |
Tucson wins 9 of 12 measures.
Cost to run
Tucson costs $978 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Tucson | CX-50 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $31,050 | $31,395 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,371 | $1,477 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,229 | $8,862 |
| Total, 6 years | $39,279 | $40,257 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Tucson wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Tucson | 7% |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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