2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Hyundai Tucson vs Mazda CX-5
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Tucson starts $801 lower (MSRP $35,499 vs $36,300 for the CX-5).
- The Tucson uses 2.3 L/100 km less combined (6.7 vs 9), about 460 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the Tucson: 7.2/10 vs 5.8/10.
- The Tucson has more power: up to 231 hp vs 187 hp.
- Transport Canada lists 4 safety recalls for the 2026 Tucson and 0 for the CX-5.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $35,499 | $36,300 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 7.2/10 | 5.8/10 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid | Gasoline |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 6.7 | 9 |
| City | 6.7 | 9.9 |
| Highway | 6.7 | 7.9 |
| Electric range | 51 km | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 64 | 212 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 231 hp | 187 hp |
| Seats | — | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel required | — | Regular gasoline |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 3 | 5 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 4 | 0 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.