Hyundai Tucson vs Toyota RAV4 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP
$600
- Tucson: 9.6 cu ft more cargo, 3.5 in more rear legroom.
- RAV4: 5 mpg better.
- Tucson wins 6 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Tucson | RAV4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,300 | $31,900 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 231 hp | 183 hp to 226 hp | N/A |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft | Tucson |
| MPG combined | 38 mpg | 43 mpg | RAV4 |
| Cargo, max | 80.0 cu ft | 70.4 cu ft | Tucson |
| Cargo, seats up | 38.7 cu ft | 37.8 cu ft | Tucson |
| Rear legroom | 41.3 in | 37.8 in | Tucson |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 41.0 in | About the same |
| Length | 182.7 in | 181.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.4 in | 72.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,340 lb to 3,719 lb | 3,640 lb to 3,885 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 2,000 lb | 1,750 lb | Tucson |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.1 in | About the same |
| 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 Hybrid SE FWD $31,300 | RAV4 LE FWD $31,900 | $600 |
| RAV4 LE FWD $31,900 | Tucson Hybrid Blue AWD $32,200 | $300 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Tucson | RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,300 | $31,900 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,011 | $893 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $6,063 | $5,358 |
| Total, 6 years | $37,363 | $37,258 |
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 | RAV4 | 12% |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | Tucson | 12% |
| Towing | Tucson | 13% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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