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.
2024 Hyundai Tucson
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2024 Toyota bZ4X
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2024 Toyota bZ4X
Clear winThe 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.
| Category · weight | 2024 Toyota bZ4Xoverall 90.9 | 2024 Hyundai Tucsonoverall 69.4 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 25.9 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 92.9 | 51.4 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 78.1 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 96.1 | 94.2 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 84 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 90.9 | 69.4 | |||||||||||||||
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.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere 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| Spec | Toyota bZ4XXLE FWD | Hyundai 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 | ||
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 187 hp |
| Torque | 196 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 131 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 119 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 107 mpg | 32 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.648 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | Single-speed (electric) | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.1 in |
| Overall height | 65 in | 65.6 in |
| Overall length | 185 in | 182 in |
| Overall width | 73.2 in | 73.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 112 in | 109 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 80.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 27.7 cu-ft | 41.2 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 94.4 cu-ft | 147 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 38.6 in | 40.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.1 in | 39.5 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 35.3 in | 41.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,266 lbs | 3,346 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,266 lbs | 3,346 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,435 lbs | 4,629 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — | 1,283 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut-type with stabilizer bar | MacPherson strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with stabilizer bar | Multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS); electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS), rack and pinion, column-mounted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 20 ft | 38.6 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 328 mm | 325 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 318 mm | 300 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | forged 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 brand | Toyota Safety Connect / Drive Connect / Remote Connect / Wi-Fi Connect | Bluelink+ |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 36 months | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 120 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.8 in | 57.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56 in | 56 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 sharedSafety25 differ · 38 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZ4XXLE FWD | Hyundai 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 | — |
| Rear side airbags (2) | — | std |
| 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts | std | — |
| Adjustable front shoulder anchors | std | — |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist Indicators (in mirrors) | — | std |
| Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control | std | — |
| Eight airbags— includes driver and front passenger airbags, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver and passenger seat knee airbags, and front and rear curtain shield airbags | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | — | std |
| Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB) | std | — |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | — | std |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | — | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) | — | std |
| Rearview camera | — | std |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | — | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology® (SST) | std | — |
| Steering wheel haptic feedback (for LKA and BCA) | — | std |
| Vehicle Proximity Notification System (VPNS) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection (sensor fusion-type) | std | std |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC) | std | std |
| Airbags (Front - Advanced) Driver (1) / Front passenger (1) | std | std |
| Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) (2) | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | std | std |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | std | std |
| Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | std | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with 4-wheel disc brakes | std | std |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist | std | std |
| High Beam Assist | std | std |
| Immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) w/ Individual Tire Indicator | std | std |
Infotainment20 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZ4XXLE FWD | Hyundai 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 |
| 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 | — |
| 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with six speakers, wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatible, SiriusXM® with 3-month trial subscription. | std | — |
| 8" color touchscreen Display Audio system with 6-speakers | — | std |
| Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ (Wireless with 8" Display Audio) | — | std |
| Audio controls (Volume up/down, Mute, Seek up/down, Mode) | — | std |
| Four USB-C charge ports — two front/two rear | std | — |
| Front Dual USB ports | — | std |
| HD Radio™ Technology | — | std |
| One USB-A media port— front | std | — |
| Service Connect with up to 10-year trial subscription — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Subscription required. | std | — |
| Wireless Device Quick Charging 15W | std | — |
Convenience9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZ4XXLE FWD | Hyundai 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 |
| 12-volt outlet (2) Front (1) / cargo (1) | — | std |
Climate5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZ4XXLE FWD | Hyundai 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
| Feature | Toyota bZ4XXLE FWD | Hyundai 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
| Feature | Toyota bZ4XXLE FWD | Hyundai 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 |
| Dial-type shift knob | std | — |
| Door armrest Integrated | — | std |
| Door handles Metal paint | — | std |
| Door Panels Plastic | — | std |
| Front center console Fixed armrest storage box | — | std |
| Front maplights | — | std |
| Glove compartment With Damper | — | std |
| Illuminated power window switches | — | std |
| Leather-wrapped (steering wheel) | std | — |
| Overhead console with map lights, Safety Connect® button and power sunshade controls | std | — |
| Rear center armrest with cupholders | — | std |
| Rear coat hanger (1) | — | std |
| Roof trim Gray / Black | — | std |
| Seatback map pocket Dual | — | std |
| Soft-touch armrests and center console with piano-black accents | std | — |
| Soft-touch fabric dashboard | std | — |
| Storage tray (below 12-volt outlet) | — | std |
| Top-Mount Multi-Information Display (MID) with Indicators and 7-in. LCD display with speedometer, range meter, state of charge gauge, power output meter, drive mode indicators, instrumentation and customizable settings, odometer, tripmeters, clock, outside temperature, rear passenger seatbelt indicators, fuel economy information, trip timer, charging information and settings, and warning messages | std | — |
| Turn signal stalk with headlight controls and one-touch 3-blink lane change turn signals; wiper | std | — |
| Inside rearview mirror Manual day/night | — | std |
| Sunvisors w/ Illumination | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger seatback pockets | std | — |
| Floor mats Carpeted | — | opt |
| Sunvisors w/ sliding function | — | std |
| Tilt & Telescoping | std | std |
Exterior34 differ · 37 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZ4XXLE FWD | Hyundai 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 | — |
| Body color door handles | — | std |
| Bodycolor side mirror housing | — | std |
| Bumpers Bodycolor | — | std |
| Chrome upper door window molding | — | std |
| Color-keyed outside door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature on front doors | std | — |
| Ducktail rear spoiler | std | — |
| Front variable intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| Heated (outside mirrors) | std | — |
| Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable) | — | std |
| LED front turn signals | — | std |
| LED taillights / LED license plate lights | std | — |
| Panoramic fixed glass roof with power sunshade | std | — |
| Rain-sensing Wipers | std | — |
| Rear lower diffuser | std | — |
| Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | — | std |
| Roof-mounted shark-fin antenna | std | — |
| Shark-fin roof antenna | — | std |
| Side mirrors with turn signal indicators | std | — |
| Side sills Material Black / Bodycolor | — | std |
| Unique color-keyed center bumper, thin lower grille | std | — |
| Unique hammerhead hood with black-painted accent | std | — |
| Automatic headlights | — | std |
| Privacy Glass Rear/quarter/back glass | std | — |
| Solar glass Front Door, Windshield | — | std |
| Mud Guards Front/Rear | — | opt |
| Rear spoiler Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | std |
| Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | std | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | std |
Powertrain7 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZ4XXLE FWD | Hyundai 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
| Feature | Toyota bZ4XXLE FWD | Hyundai 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
| Feature | Toyota bZ4XXLE FWD | Hyundai 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, NCAPToyota bZ4X
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
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 FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $27,500 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 4 trims | $27,500 – $45,450 14 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | PHEV, HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | bZ4X | Tucson FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 119 | 28 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $650 | $2,400 |
| EV range | 252 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | 2 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 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.