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Which is better, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid?
I’m looking to buy a new hybrid SUV. Toyota and Hyundai make great cars, but which one has the better mid-size hybrid?
Matt Nightingale · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Let’s compare the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid on five different criteria to help you make your choice:
- Price: The RAV4 starts at $29,075, which is just $275 less than the Hyundai Tuscon’s price tag of $29,350
- Fuel economy: The RAV4 is the more fuel-efficient SUV with a rating of 41 city mpg and 38 highway mpg. The Tucson gets 37 city mpg and 36 highway mpg.
- Safety: The RAV4 hybrid received a five-star safety rating from the NHTSA, which is one better than the four-star rating given to the Tucson hybrid.
- Cargo space: The Tucson can carry more cargo with 38.7 cubic feet of usable space versus the RAV4’s 37.6 cubic feet of available cargo room.
- Power: The Tucson is the more powerful hybrid, with a 1.6-liter in-line four-cylinder engine with 227 horsepower. In comparison, the RAV4 has a 2.5-liter I-4 engine and 219 horsepower.
The Toyota slightly edges out the Tucson in three of five categories—take a look at the results:
- Price: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
- Fuel economy: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
- Safety: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
- Cargo space: Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
- Power: Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
On top of that, you also have to consider the cost of
car insurance
. The RAV4 Hybrid tends to be cheaper to insure than Hyundai Tucson, with an average annual cost of $2,247—about $220 cheaper than the average annual cost of the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.View full answer
- Gregory R.
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