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Hyundai Tucson vs Toyota RAV4 Comparison
Hyundai Tucson
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Toyota RAV4
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
Read the 2024 Hyundai Tucson reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
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Very Good
Read the 2025 Toyota RAV4 reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Hyundai Tucson ELITE N LINE (AWD)
Based on the Toyota RAV4 EDGE (AWD) HYBRID
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
52L - 54L
276 to 437 km
55L
259 to 264 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$35,650 - $61,100
$42,260 - $58,360
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Torquey diesel powertrain
- Palatial second row and boot
- Comfortable, effortless driving experience
Misses
- Diesel engine is getting the axe
- Too many harder plastics
- Dashboard layout hasn't dated well
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Efficient hybrid powertrain
- Plenty of interior space
- Cheap servicing
Misses
- Droning petrol engine
- Slow, beeping power tailgate
- Orange highlights aren't for everyone
Colours Available
White Cream is the standard paint colour, with all other finishes costing an extra $595. The palette comprises:
- Titan Grey
- Shimmering Silver
- Phantom Black
- Deep Sea
- Amazon Grey (excludes base model)
- Silky Bronze (Highlander only)
N Line models are available only in:
- Crimson Red
- White Cream
- Phantom Black
- Titan Grey
The Toyota RAV4 is available in nine different colours, however not all are available across all variants. The following are available on the Cruiser and GXL:
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush (red)
- Eclipse Black
- Mineral Blue
- Saturn Blue
The GX misses out on Crystal Pearl. The XSE missed out on Crystal Pearl, Atomic Rush, Eclipse lack and Saturn Blue.
The top-spec Toyota RAV4 Edge misses out on the two white colours and Saturn Blue but it does get its own unique Jungle Khaki colour.
Premium paint is a $675 option.
A full list of colours for the 2022 range has yet to be announced.
Comparison
Reviews
2024 Hyundai Tucson review
Diesel engines continue to dwindle in the mid-size SUV segment. The Hyundai Tucson's is firmly the pick of the current lineup.
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2025 Toyota RAV4 review
Toyota now only sells hybrid versions of the hot-selling RAV4 SUV, and it remains a benchmark for the segment.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1999 | 2487 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L | 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 172kW | 160kW - 163kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6200 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 416Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1000 - 4500 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 89 - 97 | 103.4 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
