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Vehicle A
2026 · Hyundai · 2-row · Hybrid
Tucson
- Starting price
- $29,700
- Length
- Not listed
- Seating
- 5
- Max cargo
- Not listed
- Max towing
- Not listed
SUVLook comparison lab
2026 Hyundai Tucson vs 2026 Toyota RAV4
Price, size, cabin, cargo, towing, safety and ownership side by side. Every value comes from the cited sources in each model-year profile, and gaps stay labeled instead of guessed.
Vehicle A
Vehicle B
2026 · Toyota · 2-row · Plug-in hybrid
RAV4
- Starting price
- $31,900
- Length
- 181.0 in
- Seating
- 5
- Max cargo
- 69.8 cu ft
- Max towing
- 3,500 lb
Key differences
Where the published numbers differ
No overall winner: each line is one source-backed figure. Decide which ones matter for how you will use the SUV.
ATucson has
- Starting pricelower starting price by $2,200
- Rear legroommore rear legroom by 3.5 in
- Front headroommore front headroom by 2.4 in
BRAV4 has
- Efficiencyhigher published combined fuel-economy figure by 5 mpg.
=Same figure
None of the compared fields are identical.
Head-to-head
The numbers, side by side
Bars share one scale starting at zero, so small real differences are not exaggerated. Where a profile lists several figures, the highest published one is used.
TucsonRAV4
Decision snapshot
Six buyer questions, without an overall winner.
Each card compares one documented criterion. A lead is shown only when both source-backed values use a compatible measurement; otherwise the raw facts stay visible and the criterion stays unresolved.
Starting priceStarting MSRP
ATucson$29,700Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
BRAV4From $31,900LE FWD
2026 Hyundai Tucson has lower published starting MSRP by $2,200.
EfficiencyGas / base fuel economy
ATucson40 / 35 / 38 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification
BRAV4Up to 47 city / 40 highway / 43 combined mpgToyota manufacturer estimate
2026 Toyota RAV4 has higher published combined fuel-economy figure by 5 mpg.
Maximum cargoMaximum cargo volume
ATucsonNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile
BRAV469.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure
The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.
Rear-seat roomRear legroom
ATucson41.3 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
BRAV437.8 inToyota current comparison configuration
2026 Hyundai Tucson has more published rear/second-row legroom by 3.5 in.
Maximum towingMaximum towing
ATucsonNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile
BRAV43,500 lbSpecified AWD hybrid/PHEV grades
The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.
Basic warrantyNew-vehicle / basic warranty
ATucsonVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date
BRAV43 years / 36,000 milesToyota new-vehicle limited warranty
The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.
Table view
At a glance
Key specifications
| Research field | A2026 Hyundai Tucson | B2026 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRPDifferent | $29,700Manufacturer-published U.S. specification | From $31,900LE FWD |
| Primary engine / systemDifferent | 2.5L four-cylinderManufacturer-published U.S. specification | 2.5L four-cylinder hybridFifth-generation Toyota hybrid system |
| Primary outputDifferent | 187 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification | 226–236 hpFWD / AWD |
| Seating | 5Manufacturer-published U.S. specification | 5Toyota U.S. specification |
| DrivetrainData gap | —No source-backed value verified yet | FWD or electronic AWDGrade dependent |
| Cargo behind rear seatData gap | —No source-backed value verified yet | 37.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure |
| Maximum cargoData gap | —No source-backed value verified yet | 69.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure |
| Maximum towingData gap | —No source-backed value verified yet | 3,500 lbSpecified AWD hybrid/PHEV grades |
Price & trims
Pricing and trim lineup
| Research field | A2026 Hyundai Tucson | B2026 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRPData gap | $29,700Manufacturer-published U.S. specification | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| Entry trimDifferent | SE · $29,700Gas FWD | Hybrid LE · $31,900FWD available |
| Highest listed trimDifferent | XRT · $33,725Gas | PHEV GR SPORT · $48,500AWD; performance-focused chassis tuning |
| Trim lineupDifferent | SE · SEL · XRT · Hybrid SE4 researched trims | Hybrid LE · Hybrid SE · Hybrid XLE Premium · Hybrid Woodland · Hybrid XSE · Hybrid Limited · PHEV SE · PHEV Woodland · PHEV XSE · PHEV GR SPORT10 researched trims |
| Hybrid MSRPData gap | —No source-backed value verified yet | From $31,900LE FWD |
Performance
Engine, output and drivetrain
| Research field | A2026 Hyundai Tucson | B2026 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine / primary systemDifferent | 2.5L four-cylinderManufacturer-published U.S. specification | 2.5L four-cylinder hybridFifth-generation Toyota hybrid system |
| Primary outputDifferent | 187 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification | 226 hp net combinedToyota U.S. specification |
| Hybrid outputDifferent | 231 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification | 236 hp net combinedToyota U.S. specification |
| All-wheel driveData gap | HTRAC availableManufacturer-published U.S. specification | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| High-output / turbo powerData gap | —No source-backed value verified yet | 324 hp net combinedToyota current 2026 specification |
| DrivetrainData gap | —No source-backed value verified yet | FWD or electronic AWDGrade dependent |
Fuel & efficiency
Fuel and efficiency details
| Research field | A2026 Hyundai Tucson | B2026 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gas / base fuel economyDifferent | 40 / 35 / 38 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification | Up to 47 city / 40 highway / 43 combined mpgToyota manufacturer estimate |
| AWD / alternate fuel economyDifferent | 38 / 38 / 38 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification | Varies by grade; up to 45 city / 39 highway / 42 combinedToyota manufacturer estimates |
| Electric rangeData gap | —No source-backed value verified yet | Up to 52 milesToyota manufacturer estimate |
Size & footprint
Exterior dimensions
| Research field | A2026 Hyundai Tucson | B2026 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| WheelbaseData gap | —No source-backed value verified yet | 105.9 inToyota current comparison configuration |
| Overall lengthData gap | —No source-backed value verified yet | 181.0 inToyota current comparison configuration |
| Overall widthData gap | —No source-backed value verified yet | 73.0 inToyota current comparison configuration |
| Overall heightData gap | —No source-backed value verified yet | 66.5 inToyota current comparison configuration |
Cabin
Interior space and seating
| Research field | A2026 Hyundai Tucson | B2026 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5Manufacturer-published U.S. specification | 5Toyota U.S. specification |
| Front legroomDifferent | 41.4 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification | 41.0 inToyota current comparison configuration |
| Rear legroomDifferent | 41.3 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification | 37.8 inToyota current comparison configuration |
| Front headroomDifferent | Up to 40.1 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification | 37.7 inToyota current comparison configuration |
| Rear headroomData gap | —No source-backed value verified yet | 39.5 inToyota current comparison configuration |
Cargo
Cargo space and practical measurements
| Research field | A2026 Hyundai Tucson | B2026 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo behind rear seatData gap | —No source-backed value verified yet | 37.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure |
| Maximum cargo volumeData gap | —No source-backed value verified yet | 69.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure |
| Cargo length, seats upData gap | —No source-backed value verified yet | 37.8 inToyota current comparison figure |
| Width between wheel housingsData gap | —No source-backed value verified yet | Not establishedDo not substitute maximum cargo width |
| Cargo-area widthData gap | —No source-backed value verified yet | 60.5 inToyota current comparison figure |
Utility
Towing, seating and capability
| Research field | A2026 Hyundai Tucson | B2026 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| All-wheel driveData gap | HTRAC availableManufacturer-published U.S. specification | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| Maximum towingData gap | —No source-backed value verified yet | 3,500 lbSpecified AWD hybrid/PHEV grades |
| Lower / standard towing ratingData gap | —No source-backed value verified yet | 1,750 lbFWD models and LE AWD |
| Cargo behind rear seatData gap | —No source-backed value verified yet | 37.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure |
| Maximum cargoData gap | —No source-backed value verified yet | 69.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure |
Safety
Published safety ratings
| Research field | A2026 Hyundai Tucson | B2026 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Safety-system contextData gap | —No source-backed value verified yet | 4.0 standard2026 Toyota specification |
Ownership
Warranty and service planning
| Research field | A2026 Hyundai Tucson | B2026 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| New-vehicle / basic warrantyDifferent | Verify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date | 3 years / 36,000 milesToyota new-vehicle limited warranty |
| Powertrain warrantyData gap | —No source-backed value verified yet | 5 years / 60,000 milesToyota limited warranty |
| Hybrid coverageData gap | —No source-backed value verified yet | 8 years / 100,000 milesToyota hybrid-related component warranty |
| Hybrid batteryData gap | —No source-backed value verified yet | 10 years / 150,000 milesToyota hybrid battery warranty |
Safety systems
Driver-assistance equipment and context
A2026 Hyundai
Tucson
Driver-assistance equipment is kept separate from crash ratings. Check the exact 2026 model on IIHS and NHTSA before relying on a rating or award.
- Automatic emergency braking / forward-collision features
- Lane-support features
- Blind-spot systems where equipped
- Check trim for available advanced driver assistance
B2026 Toyota
RAV4
Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 is standard on the all-new 2026 RAV4. Because 2026 is a new generation, SUVLook does not attach prior-generation IIHS crash ratings to this body while waiting for model-specific current-generation results.
- Pre-Collision System
- Lane Tracing Assist and lane-departure functions
- Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Available 3D Panoramic View Monitor
Cabin technology
Infotainment, connectivity and convenience
A2026 Hyundai
Tucson
- Infotainment and phone integration vary by trim.
- Camera, parking and premium-audio features vary by equipment.
- Connected-services availability and trial periods can change.
B2026 Toyota
RAV4
- A 10.5-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia screen is standard; a 12.9-inch display is available.
- A 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster is standard across the lineup.
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported.
- The 2026 RAV4 introduces Toyota’s newer multimedia architecture and Arene software platform.
Evidence ledger
Source links and research freshness
AChecked 2026-09-23
2026 Hyundai Tucson
2 research sources attached to this model-year profile. Row notes in the tables above keep the evidence context for each value.
Open full source context →BChecked 2026-09-16
2026 Toyota RAV4
3 research sources attached to this model-year profile. Row notes in the tables above keep the evidence context for each value.
Toyota Newsroom2026 RAV4 launch, powertrain, economy, towing and technologyToyota Newsroom2026 RAV4 current pricingToyota2026 RAV4 brochure and model specifications
Open full source context →Buying context
What to check before choosing a trim
A2026 Hyundai
Tucson
- Live Hyundai pricing can change; keep the check date with the quote.
- Hybrid and gas trims have different efficiency baselines.
- Roof equipment changes published headroom on some upper trims.
Research caveat
Use the exact trim, drivetrain, roof equipment and powertrain when a number is configuration-sensitive. Cargo volume does not prove that a rigid item fits through the hatch; measure the exact vehicle for close-fit use cases.
B2026 Toyota
RAV4
- There is no conventional gas-only 2026 RAV4 in the U.S. lineup, so comparisons with older gas RAV4s need a powertrain reset as well as a body-generation reset.
- FWD hybrid models target the highest published fuel-economy figures, while selected AWD grades unlock the 3,500-lb tow rating.
- PHEV trims add much more system power and meaningful electric-only range, but also carry a substantial price step over the regular hybrid.
- The published 60.5-inch cargo width is a maximum cargo-area field; a rigid box still needs wheel-housing and hatch-opening checks.
Research caveat
Older 2024–2025 RAV4 cargo dimensions belong to the prior body generation. SUVLook does not automatically apply them to 2026.
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