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2026 Toyota RAV4 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.

ARAV4 has

  • Efficiencyhigher published combined fuel-economy figure by 5 mpg.

BTucson has

  • Starting pricelower starting price by $2,200
  • Rear legroommore rear legroom by 3.5 in
  • Front headroommore front headroom by 2.4 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.

RAV4Tucson
Starting price2026 Hyundai Tucson: lower starting price by $2,200
From $31,900
$29,700
Rear legroom2026 Hyundai Tucson: more rear legroom by 3.5 in
37.8 in
41.3 in
Front headroom2026 Hyundai Tucson: more front headroom by 2.4 in
37.7 in
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
ARAV4From $31,900LE FWD
BTucson$29,700Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

2026 Hyundai Tucson has lower published starting MSRP by $2,200.

EfficiencyGas / base fuel economy
ARAV4Up to 47 city / 40 highway / 43 combined mpgToyota manufacturer estimate
BTucson40 / 35 / 38 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification

2026 Toyota RAV4 has higher published combined fuel-economy figure by 5 mpg.

Maximum cargoMaximum cargo volume
ARAV469.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure
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
ARAV437.8 inToyota current comparison configuration
BTucson41.3 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

2026 Hyundai Tucson has more published rear/second-row legroom by 3.5 in.

Maximum towingMaximum towing
ARAV43,500 lbSpecified AWD hybrid/PHEV grades
BTucsonNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

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

Basic warrantyNew-vehicle / basic warranty
ARAV43 years / 36,000 milesToyota new-vehicle limited warranty
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

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Research fieldA2026 Toyota RAV4B2026 Hyundai Tucson
Starting MSRPDifferentFrom $31,900LE FWD$29,700Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Primary engine / systemDifferent2.5L four-cylinder hybridFifth-generation Toyota hybrid system2.5L four-cylinderManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Primary outputDifferent226–236 hpFWD / AWD187 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification
DrivetrainData gapFWD or electronic AWDGrade dependent—No source-backed value verified yet
Seating5Toyota U.S. specification5Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Cargo behind rear seatData gap37.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure—No source-backed value verified yet
Maximum cargoData gap69.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure—No source-backed value verified yet
Maximum towingData gap3,500 lbSpecified AWD hybrid/PHEV grades—No source-backed value verified yet

Price & trims

Pricing and trim lineup

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Research fieldA2026 Toyota RAV4B2026 Hyundai Tucson
Hybrid MSRPData gapFrom $31,900LE FWD—No source-backed value verified yet
Entry trimDifferentHybrid LE · $31,900FWD availableSE · $29,700Gas FWD
Highest listed trimDifferentPHEV GR SPORT · $48,500AWD; performance-focused chassis tuningXRT · $33,725Gas
Trim lineupDifferentHybrid LE · Hybrid SE · Hybrid XLE Premium · Hybrid Woodland · Hybrid XSE · Hybrid Limited · PHEV SE · PHEV Woodland · PHEV XSE · PHEV GR SPORT10 researched trimsSE · SEL · XRT · Hybrid SE4 researched trims
Starting MSRPData gap—No source-backed value verified yet$29,700Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

Performance

Engine, output and drivetrain

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Research fieldA2026 Toyota RAV4B2026 Hyundai Tucson
Engine / primary systemDifferent2.5L four-cylinder hybridFifth-generation Toyota hybrid system2.5L four-cylinderManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Primary outputDifferent226 hp net combinedToyota U.S. specification187 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Hybrid outputDifferent236 hp net combinedToyota U.S. specification231 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification
High-output / turbo powerData gap324 hp net combinedToyota current 2026 specification—No source-backed value verified yet
DrivetrainData gapFWD or electronic AWDGrade dependent—No source-backed value verified yet
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 Toyota RAV4B2026 Hyundai Tucson
Gas / base fuel economyDifferentUp to 47 city / 40 highway / 43 combined mpgToyota manufacturer estimate40 / 35 / 38 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification
AWD / alternate fuel economyDifferentVaries by grade; up to 45 city / 39 highway / 42 combinedToyota manufacturer estimates38 / 38 / 38 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Electric rangeData gapUp to 52 milesToyota manufacturer estimate—No source-backed value verified yet

Size & footprint

Exterior dimensions

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Research fieldA2026 Toyota RAV4B2026 Hyundai Tucson
WheelbaseData gap105.9 inToyota current comparison configuration—No source-backed value verified yet
Overall lengthData gap181.0 inToyota current comparison configuration—No source-backed value verified yet
Overall widthData gap73.0 inToyota current comparison configuration—No source-backed value verified yet
Overall heightData gap66.5 inToyota current comparison configuration—No source-backed value verified yet

Cabin

Interior space and seating

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Research fieldA2026 Toyota RAV4B2026 Hyundai Tucson
Seating5Toyota U.S. specification5Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Front legroomDifferent41.0 inToyota current comparison configuration41.4 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Rear legroomDifferent37.8 inToyota current comparison configuration41.3 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Front headroomDifferent37.7 inToyota current comparison configurationUp to 40.1 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Rear headroomData gap39.5 inToyota current comparison configuration—No source-backed value verified yet

Cargo

Cargo space and practical measurements

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Research fieldA2026 Toyota RAV4B2026 Hyundai Tucson
Cargo behind rear seatData gap37.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure—No source-backed value verified yet
Maximum cargo volumeData gap69.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure—No source-backed value verified yet
Cargo length, seats upData gap37.8 inToyota current comparison figure—No source-backed value verified yet
Width between wheel housingsData gapNot establishedDo not substitute maximum cargo width—No source-backed value verified yet
Cargo-area widthData gap60.5 inToyota current comparison figure—No source-backed value verified yet

Utility

Towing, seating and capability

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Research fieldA2026 Toyota RAV4B2026 Hyundai Tucson
Maximum towingData gap3,500 lbSpecified AWD hybrid/PHEV grades—No source-backed value verified yet
Lower / standard towing ratingData gap1,750 lbFWD models and LE AWD—No source-backed value verified yet
Cargo behind rear seatData gap37.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure—No source-backed value verified yet
Maximum cargoData gap69.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure—No source-backed value verified yet
All-wheel driveData gap—No source-backed value verified yetHTRAC availableManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Safety

Published safety ratings

0 of 1 differ
Research fieldA2026 Toyota RAV4B2026 Hyundai Tucson
Safety-system contextData gap4.0 standard2026 Toyota specification—No source-backed value verified yet

Ownership

Warranty and service planning

1 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Toyota RAV4B2026 Hyundai Tucson
New-vehicle / basic warrantyDifferent3 years / 36,000 milesToyota new-vehicle limited warrantyVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date
Powertrain warrantyData gap5 years / 60,000 milesToyota limited warranty—No source-backed value verified yet
Hybrid coverageData gap8 years / 100,000 milesToyota hybrid-related component warranty—No source-backed value verified yet
Hybrid batteryData gap10 years / 150,000 milesToyota hybrid battery warranty—No source-backed value verified yet

Safety systems

Driver-assistance equipment and context

A2026 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
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 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.
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 Toyota

RAV4

  1. 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.
  2. FWD hybrid models target the highest published fuel-economy figures, while selected AWD grades unlock the 3,500-lb tow rating.
  3. PHEV trims add much more system power and meaningful electric-only range, but also carry a substantial price step over the regular hybrid.
  4. 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.

Updated 2026-09-163 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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