2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Hyundai Tucson vs Toyota RAV4
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Tucson starts $2,001 lower (MSRP $35,499 vs $37,500 for the RAV4).
- The RAV4 uses 1.2 L/100 km less combined (5.5 vs 6.7), about 240 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- The RAV4 goes 38 km further on electricity (89 vs 51 km).
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the RAV4: 7.6/10 vs 7.2/10.
- The RAV4 has more power: up to 324 hp vs 231 hp.
- Transport Canada lists 4 safety recalls for the 2026 Tucson and 0 for the RAV4.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $35,499 | $37,500 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid | Plug-in hybrid |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 6.7 | 5.5 |
| City | 6.7 | 5.1 |
| Highway | 6.7 | 6 |
| Electric range | 51 km | 89 km |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 64 | 31 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 231 hp | 324 hp |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel required | — | Regular gasoline |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 3 | 7 |
| 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.