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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. I know Toyota and Hyundai both make great cars, but which one has the better 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 a 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: 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 that puts out 227 horsepower. For its part, the RAV4 has a 2.5-liter I-4 engine and puts out 219 horsepower.
The Toyota slightly edges out the Tucson in three of five categories, but the margin is razor-thin.
One thing you should keep in mind is that RAV4s tend to be cheaper to insure than Hyundai Tucsons. The average annual cost of insurance for a Toyota RAV4 is $2,247, which is about $220 cheaper than the average annual cost of
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- Gregory R.
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