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2024 Hyundai Tucson vs 2024 Toyota bZ4X

The Toyota bZ4X wins clearly, 90.9 to 69.4, on fuel & range, safety, performance. The Hyundai Tucson is ahead on tech & comfort and space & cargo.

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2024 Hyundai Tucson

The 2024 Hyundai Tucson is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tuc…

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2024 Toyota bZ4X

The 2024 Toyota bZ4X is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the bZ4X, is EPA-rated at 252 mi…

Verdict · default weights

2024 Toyota bZ4X

Clear win

The Toyota bZ4X wins clearly, 90.9 to 69.4, on fuel & range, safety, performance. The Hyundai Tucson is ahead on tech & comfort and space & cargo.

Fuel & range 2024 Toyota bZ4X leads by 74.1
Safety 2024 Toyota bZ4X leads by 41.5
Tech & comfort 2024 Hyundai Tucson leads by 16
Category · weight2024 Toyota bZ4Xoverall 90.92024 Hyundai Tucsonoverall 69.4
Pricenot comparedNo dataNo data
Fuel & rangew 310025.9
Safetyw 492.951.4
Space & cargow 278.1100
Performancew 296.194.2
Tech & comfortw 384100
Warrantynot comparedNo dataNo data
Overall90.969.4

Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared

Hyundai Tucson: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)

Toyota bZ4X: base trim XLE FWD · Hyundai Tucson: base trim SE FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.

Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.

Where the gap is

the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbers

Where the 2024 Toyota bZ4X wins

  • It has drawn fewer owner complaints (24 against 152 filed with NHTSA).
  • It is rated 119 combined against 28 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
  • It costs $1,750 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $2,400).

Where the 2024 Hyundai Tucson answers

  • It lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 23.
  • It holds 41.2 cu ft behind the second row against 27.7.

What they share

  • 5 NHTSA stars.
  • 5 seats.

Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.

Specifications side by side

52 specs · manufacturer press kits
SpecToyota bZ4XXLE FWDHyundai TucsonSE FWD
Pricing
Base MSRP (excludes destination)—$27,500
Engine Basics
Aspiration—naturally aspirated
Cylinder count—4
Engine displacement—2,497 cc
Engine type (full description)Electric Motor (FWD)2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder
Fuel injection system—gdi mpi
Valve configuration—DOHC 16-Valve
Engine Output
Horsepower201 hp187 hp
Torque196 lb-ft178 lb-ft
Fuel Economy
MPG (city)131 mpg25 mpg
MPG (combined)119 mpg28 mpg
MPG (highway)107 mpg32 mpg
Transmission
Final drive ratio—3.648
Transmission speeds—8
Transmission typeSingle-speed (electric)automatic
Dimensions Exterior
Ground clearance8.1 in7.1 in
Overall height65 in65.6 in
Overall length185 in182 in
Overall width73.2 in73.4 in
Wheelbase112 in109 in
Cargo
Cargo volume behind 1st row—80.3 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row27.7 cu-ft41.2 cu-ft
Total interior volume94.4 cu-ft147 cu-ft
Seating
Passenger seating capacity55
Headroom
Front headroom38.6 in40.1 in
Second-row headroom37.1 in39.5 in
Legroom
Front legroom42.1 in41.4 in
Second-row legroom35.3 in41.3 in
Weights
Curb weight (maximum)4,266 lbs3,346 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)4,266 lbs3,346 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating5,435 lbs4,629 lbs
Payload capacity—1,283 lbs
Suspension
Front suspension typeIndependent MacPherson strut-type with stabilizer barMacPherson strut with coil springs
Rear suspension typeMulti-link with stabilizer barMulti-link
Steering
Steering typeElectric Power Steering (EPS); electric power-assisted rack-and-pinionMotor Driven Power Steering (MDPS), rack and pinion, column-mounted
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)20 ft38.6 ft
Brakes
Front brake diameter328 mm325 mm
Front brake typeventilated discventilated disc
Parking brake type—epb
Rear brake diameter318 mm300 mm
Rear brake typeventilated discsolid disc
Wheels
Wheel diameter18 in17 in
Wheel materialforged alloyforged alloy
Wheel width—7 in
Tires
Tire size—235/65R17
Fuel System
Fuel tank capacity—14.3 gal
Minimum recommended octane—87
Connected Services
Connected services brandToyota Safety Connect / Drive Connect / Remote Connect / Wi-Fi ConnectBluelink+
Connected services trial (premium tier)36 months—
Connected services trial (standard tier)120 months—
Shoulder Room
Front shoulder room57.8 in57.6 in
Second-row shoulder room56 in56 in

Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.

Equipment, feature by feature

166 features · differences first, then shared

Safety25 differ · 38 listed

FeatureToyota bZ4XXLE FWDHyundai TucsonSE FWD
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection (sensor fusion-type)— std
Lane Following Assist (LFA)— std
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)— std
Backup camera with projected path std—
Toyota Safety Sense™ — Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Proactive Driving Assist, and Road Sign Assist (RSA) std—
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) Driver-selectable— std
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)— std
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats std—

Infotainment20 differ · 20 listed

FeatureToyota bZ4XXLE FWDHyundai TucsonSE FWD
Safety Connect® with up to 10-year trial subscription - includes Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required. std—
Safety Connect® with up to 10-year trial subscription - includes Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required. std—
Remote Connect with 3-year trial subscription — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch, allowing you to lock/unlock doors, start and stop the vehicle, use Remote Climate features, use Remote Charging features, locate your last parked location, check vehicle status, and monitor guest drivers. Subscription required. std—
Drive Connect with 3-year trial subscription— includes Cloud Navigation with Google points-of-interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist. Subscription required. std—
Remote Connect with 3-year trial subscription — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch, allowing you to lock/unlock doors, start and stop the vehicle, use Remote Climate features, use Remote Charging features, locate your last parked location, check vehicle status, and monitor guest drivers. Subscription required. std—
Safety Connect® with up to 10-year trial subscription - includes Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required. std—
Wi-Fi Connect — with 30-day or up to 3 GB trial subscription. With AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music™ compatibility). Subscription required. std—
Bluetooth controls (Voice recognition, Accept call, Hang up)— std

Convenience9 differ · 9 listed

FeatureToyota bZ4XXLE FWDHyundai TucsonSE FWD
Height-adjustable power liftgate with jam protection std—
One 12V/120W auxiliary power outlet in bottom storage tray std—
Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature std—
Power Window Switches Driver auto down— std
Power windows with auto up/down and jam protection in all positions std—
Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic— std
Remote release Hood— std
Standard w/ key fob (2)— std

Climate5 differ · 5 listed

FeatureToyota bZ4XXLE FWDHyundai TucsonSE FWD
Cabin air filter— std
Dual zone automatic climate control system with dust and pollen filter and rear-seat vents std—
External temperature display— std
Manual air conditioning— std
Rear seat heater ducts— std

Seating8 differ · 8 listed

FeatureToyota bZ4XXLE FWDHyundai TucsonSE FWD
60/40 Split fold-down & reclining rear seatback with adjustable head restraint— std
8-way power driver's seat std—
Heated front seats (3-steps)opt—
6-way adjustable driver's seat— std
Cloth-trimmed seats (stain- and odor-resistant)— std
Fabric/SofTex®-trimmed seats with embossed polygonal-design seat inserts; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support; 6-way adjustable front passenger seat; driver and front passenger seatback pockets std—
Power driver's lumbar support std—
Remote release folding rear seats (from cargo)— std

Interior32 differ · 33 listed

FeatureToyota bZ4XXLE FWDHyundai TucsonSE FWD
Heated (steering wheel)opt—
4.2" Multi-Information Display— std
Assist grips (4)— std
Bag hook 2nd row seat back— std
Black interior door handles std—
Cargo area light— std
Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off— std
Cupholders, Dual Front center console-mounted— std

Exterior34 differ · 37 listed

FeatureToyota bZ4XXLE FWDHyundai TucsonSE FWD
Heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, puddle lights and folding feature std—
17 x 7.0J Alloys— std
18-in. alloy wheels with covers std—
Acoustic Laminated Windshield— std
Bi-LED headlights (high/low beam)— std
Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, Automatic High Beams (AHB) and auto on/off std—
Black window trim std—
Black-painted overfenders with front air curtains std—

Powertrain7 differ · 8 listed

FeatureToyota bZ4XXLE FWDHyundai TucsonSE FWD
HTRAC AWD, Active On-Demand—opt
8-speed automatic torque converter transmission— std
AWD Lock—opt
Drive Mode Center-console mounted— std
Idle Stop & Go— std
SAE J1772/CCS1 charging port compatibility std—
Smartstream 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder engine— std
FWD std std

Chassis3 differ · 3 listed

FeatureToyota bZ4XXLE FWDHyundai TucsonSE FWD
MacPherson strut front suspension with coil springs— std
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion steering, column-mounted— std
Multi-link rear suspension— std

Cargo5 differ · 5 listed

FeatureToyota bZ4XXLE FWDHyundai TucsonSE FWD
Tow Hitch—opt
Cargo tie-down anchors (6) 3 on each side 2 floor & 1 upper per side— std
Dual level cargo floor (n/a on PHEV)— std
Liftgate cargo cover Retractable—opt
Trailer pre-wiring— std

Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.

Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Toyota bZ4X

Safety Signal 87 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 3
Owner complaints 24 · 4 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (10), Structure (6), Unspecified (5)

Top recalls

  • moderate Back Over Prevention 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
  • moderate Visibility 25V577000 · 94,320 vehicles
  • minor Equipment 24V548000 · 33,848 vehicles

Hyundai Tucson

Safety Signal 65 D
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 4 · 2 critical
Owner complaints 152 · 18 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Forward Collision Avoidance (52), Unspecified (39), Electrical System (27)
Park-outside advisory — open NHTSA recall with a consumer advisory.

Top recalls

  • critical Trailer Hitches 25V893000 · 51,587 vehicles
  • critical Power Train 23V526000 · 52,109 vehicles
  • high Steering 24V412000 · 795 vehicles
  • minor Equipment 23V556000 · 30 vehicles

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty
Toyota bZ4XXLE FWDHyundai TucsonSE FWD
Price— (base trim)$27,500 (base trim)
Price range across trims— 4 trims$27,500 – $45,450 14 trims
PowertrainsBEVPHEV, HEV, GAS
EPA configuration comparedbZ4XTucson FWD
Combined mpg / MPGe11928
EPA annual fuel cost$650$2,400
EV range252 mi—
Basic warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi—
Powertrain warranty5 yr / 60,000 mi—
Roadside assistance2 yr—

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2024 Toyota bZ4X or the 2024 Hyundai Tucson?

The Toyota bZ4X wins clearly, 90.9 to 69.4, on fuel & range, safety, performance. The Hyundai Tucson is ahead on tech & comfort and space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2024 Toyota bZ4X scores 90.9 and the 2024 Hyundai Tucson 69.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.

Which has the better safety record, the 2024 Toyota bZ4X or the 2024 Hyundai Tucson?

2024 Toyota bZ4X: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 3 recalls. 2024 Hyundai Tucson: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 4 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.

What are the biggest differences between the 2024 Toyota bZ4X and the 2024 Hyundai Tucson?

Where the 2024 Toyota bZ4X wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (24 against 152 filed with NHTSA), is rated 119 combined against 28 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $1,750 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $2,400). Where the 2024 Hyundai Tucson answers: it lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 23 and holds 41.2 cu ft behind the second row against 27.7. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.