2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Hyundai Tucson vs Subaru Forester
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Forester starts $1,304 lower (MSRP $34,195 vs $35,499 for the Tucson).
- The Tucson uses 0.2 L/100 km less combined (6.7 vs 6.9), about 40 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- The Tucson has more power: up to 231 hp vs 194 hp.
- Transport Canada lists 4 safety recalls for the 2026 Tucson and 2 for the Forester.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | | SubaruSubaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $35,499 | $34,195 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 7.2/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid | Hybrid |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| City | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Highway | 6.7 | 7 |
| Electric range | 51 km | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 64 | 161 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 231 hp | 194 hp |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 3 | 6 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 4 | 2 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.