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2026 Mazda CX-50 vs 2026 Hyundai Tucson

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.

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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.

ACX-50 has

No higher published figure among the compared fields.

BTucson has

  • Starting pricelower starting price by $200
  • Rear legroommore rear legroom by 1.5 in
  • Front headroommore front headroom by 1.0 in

=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.

CX-50Tucson
Starting price2026 Hyundai Tucson: lower starting price by $200
$29,900
$29,700
Rear legroom2026 Hyundai Tucson: more rear legroom by 1.5 in
39.8 in
41.3 in
Front headroom2026 Hyundai Tucson: more front headroom by 1.0 in
39.1 in without moonroof
Up to 40.1 in

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
ACX-50$29,900Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
BTucson$29,700Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

2026 Hyundai Tucson has lower published starting MSRP by $200.

EfficiencyHybrid fuel economy
ACX-5039 / 37 / 38 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification
BTucsonNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Maximum cargoMaximum cargo volume
ACX-5056.3 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification
BTucsonNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Rear-seat roomRear legroom
ACX-5039.8 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
BTucson41.3 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

2026 Hyundai Tucson has more published rear/second-row legroom by 1.5 in.

Maximum towingComparable field unavailable
ACX-50Not verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile
BTucsonNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

No directly comparable source-backed field is available for this pair.

Basic warrantyNew-vehicle / basic warranty
ACX-50Verify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date
BTucsonVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Table view

At a glance

Key specifications

1 of 7 differ
Research fieldA2026 Mazda CX-50B2026 Hyundai Tucson
Starting MSRPDifferent$29,900Manufacturer-published U.S. specification$29,700Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
DrivetrainData gapAWD standardManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Cargo behind rear seatData gap31.4 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Maximum cargoData gap56.3 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Primary engine / systemData gap—No source-backed value verified yet2.5L four-cylinderManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Primary outputData gap—No source-backed value verified yet187 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification
SeatingData gap—No source-backed value verified yet5Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

Price & trims

Pricing and trim lineup

4 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Mazda CX-50B2026 Hyundai Tucson
Starting MSRPDifferent$29,900Manufacturer-published U.S. specification$29,700Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Entry trimDifferent2.5 S Select · $29,900Gas AWDSE · $29,700Gas FWD
Highest listed trimDifferent2.5 Turbo · $37,900Turbo AWDXRT · $33,725Gas
Trim lineupDifferent2.5 S Select · 2.5 Turbo · Hybrid Preferred3 researched trimsSE · SEL · XRT · Hybrid SE4 researched trims

Performance

Engine, output and drivetrain

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Research fieldA2026 Mazda CX-50B2026 Hyundai Tucson
DrivetrainData gapAWD standardManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Engine / primary systemData gap—No source-backed value verified yet2.5L four-cylinderManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Primary outputData gap—No source-backed value verified yet187 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Hybrid outputData gap—No source-backed value verified yet231 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification
All-wheel driveData gap—No source-backed value verified yetHTRAC availableManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Fuel & efficiency

Fuel and efficiency details

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Research fieldA2026 Mazda CX-50B2026 Hyundai Tucson
Hybrid fuel economyData gap39 / 37 / 38 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Gas / base fuel economyData gap—No source-backed value verified yet40 / 35 / 38 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification
AWD / alternate fuel economyData gap—No source-backed value verified yet38 / 38 / 38 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Size & footprint

Exterior dimensions

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Research fieldA2026 Mazda CX-50B2026 Hyundai Tucson
WheelbaseData gap110.8 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Overall lengthData gap185.8 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Ground clearanceData gap8.3 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet

Cabin

Interior space and seating

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Research fieldA2026 Mazda CX-50B2026 Hyundai Tucson
Front legroomDifferent41.7 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification41.4 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Rear legroomDifferent39.8 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification41.3 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Front headroomDifferent39.1 in without moonroofManufacturer-published U.S. specificationUp to 40.1 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Passenger volumeData gap100.3 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
SeatingData gap—No source-backed value verified yet5Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cargo

Cargo space and practical measurements

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Research fieldA2026 Mazda CX-50B2026 Hyundai Tucson
Cargo behind rear seatData gap31.4 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Maximum cargo volumeData gap56.3 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet

Utility

Towing, seating and capability

0 of 3 differ
Research fieldA2026 Mazda CX-50B2026 Hyundai Tucson
Cargo behind rear seatData gap31.4 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Maximum cargoData gap56.3 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
All-wheel driveData gap—No source-backed value verified yetHTRAC availableManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Ownership

Warranty and service planning

0 of 1 differ
Research fieldA2026 Mazda CX-50B2026 Hyundai Tucson
New-vehicle / basic warrantyVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service dateVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date

Safety systems

Driver-assistance equipment and context

A2026 Mazda

CX-50

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 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

Cabin technology

Infotainment, connectivity and convenience

A2026 Mazda

CX-50

  • 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 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.

Evidence ledger

Source links and research freshness

Buying context

What to check before choosing a trim

A2026 Mazda

CX-50

  1. AWD is standard across the lineup.
  2. Hybrid towing is lower than the referenced gas-model limit.
  3. The moonroof lowers published front headroom.
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.

Updated 2026-09-232 research sources
B2026 Hyundai

Tucson

  1. Live Hyundai pricing can change; keep the check date with the quote.
  2. Hybrid and gas trims have different efficiency baselines.
  3. 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.

Updated 2026-09-232 research sources

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