Hyundai Tucson vs Toyota RAV4: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Hyundai · 2004–2009
Tucson JM
- Power
- 129 kW175 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.5 s
- Top speed
- 180 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,668 kg
Toyota · 2018–2025
RAV4 XA50
- Power
- 160 kW218 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.4 s
- Top speed
- 180 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,615 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Tucson JM 2 RAV4 XA50 4
- Family RAV4 XA50 Boot: 580 l vs 540 l; Euro NCAP: 5★ vs 4★
- City Tucson JM Length: 4,325 mm vs 4,600 mm; Width: 1,795 mm vs 1,855 mm
- Long trips RAV4 XA50 Range: 1,222 km vs 650 km; Wheelbase (ride comfort proxy): 2,690 mm vs 2,630 mm (estimated)
- Performance RAV4 XA50 Power per tonne: 99 kW/t vs 77 kW/t; 0–100 km/h: 8.4 s vs 10.5 s
- Running costs RAV4 XA50 Fuel per year: €1,180 vs €2,630 (estimated)
- Off-road Tucson JM Drive and body: All-wheel drive · SUV vs Front-wheel drive · SUV
In plain words
Toyota RAV4 is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 8.4 s against 10.5 s for Hyundai Tucson. Toyota RAV4 is 275 mm longer than Hyundai Tucson (4,600 mm vs 4,325 mm). Toyota RAV4 is lighter by 53 kg (1,615 kg vs 1,668 kg). Toyota RAV4 has the bigger boot: 580 l against 540 l. At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €2,630 (Hyundai Tucson), €1,180 (Toyota RAV4) (estimated). Toyota RAV4 is the older design (from 1994); Hyundai Tucson arrived in 2004. On the catalog figures, the Toyota RAV4 is the pick for family, long trips, performance and running costs; the Hyundai Tucson is the pick for city and off-road.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | Tucson JM | RAV4 XA50 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 463 | C · 494 |
| Power | 42 | 50 |
| Grip | 47 | 39 |
| Handling | 48 | 51 |
| Top speed | 31 | 31 |
| Launch | 30 | 40 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 RAV4 XA50RAV4 XA50 · 2.5 Hybrid 2WD · 160 kW (218 PS) 16.22 sat 135 km/h
- 2 Tucson JMTucson JM · 2.7 · petrol · 129 kW (175 PS) 17.23 sat 123 km/h · +1.01 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Tucson JM | RAV4 XA50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,325 mm170.3 in † | 4,600 mm181.1 in +275 mm +10.8 in +6.4% |
| Width | 1,795 mm70.7 in † | 1,855 mm73.0 in +60 mm +2.4 in +3.3% |
| Height | 1,730 mm68.1 in † | 1,685 mm66.3 in −45 mm −1.8 in −2.6% |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm103.5 in † | 2,690 mm105.9 in +60 mm +2.4 in +2.3% |
| Kerb weight | 1,668 kg3,677 lb | 1,615 kg3,560 lb −53 kg −117 lb −3.2% |
| Boot | 540 l19.1 cu ft | 580 l20.5 cu ft +40 l +1.4 cu ft +7.4% |
| Fuel tank | 65 l17.2 gal US | 55 l14.5 gal US −10 l −2.6 gal US −15.4% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Tight |
Difference vs Tucson JM (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors. † from another version of this generation.
Full specifications
| Hyundai Tucson | Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | Tucson JM · 2.7 · petrol · 129 kW (175 PS) | RAV4 XA50 · 2.5 Hybrid 2WD · 160 kW (218 PS) |
| Production years | 2004–2009 | 2018–2025 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Class | SUV / crossover | SUV / crossover |
| Country | South Korea | Japan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 129 kW (175 PS) 173 hp | 160 kW (218 PS) 215 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 100–136 kW (136–185 PS) 134–182 hp | 91–225 kW (124–306 PS) 122–302 hp |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 10.5 s | 8.4 s Better |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 180 km/h 112 mph | 180 km/h 112 mph |
| Power per tonne | 77 kW/t 94 hp/ton calculated | 99 kW/t 121 hp/ton calculated Better |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Hybrid |
| Engine | 2,700 cc · 6 cyl 2.7 l | 2,487 cc · 4 cyl 2.5 l |
| Gearbox | No data | CVT |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,325 mm 170.3 in † | 4,600 mm 181.1 in |
| Width | 1,795 mm 70.7 in † | 1,855 mm 73.0 in |
| Height | 1,730 mm 68.1 in † | 1,685 mm 66.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm 103.5 in † | 2,690 mm 105.9 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,668 kg 3,677 lb | 1,615 kg 3,560 lb Better |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 540 l 19.1 cu ft | 580 l 20.5 cu ft Better |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 65 l 17.2 gal US Better | 55 l 14.5 gal US |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 10.0 l/100 km 23.5 mpg US | 4.5 l/100 km 52.3 mpg US Better |
| CO₂ | 237 g/km | 102 g/km Better |
| Fuel cost per year | €2,630/year estimated | €1,180/year estimated Better |
| Range on a full tank | 650 km 404 mi estimated | 1,222 km 759 mi estimated Better |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★☆ (2006) | ★★★★★ (2019) Better |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Body, Class, Top speed.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol. † from another version of this generation.