Head-to-head
2025 Hyundai Palisade vs 2025 Toyota 4Runner
The Hyundai Palisade edges it, 85.7 to 83.5, on tech & comfort, price, space & cargo. The Toyota 4Runner is ahead on safety and fuel & range. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 5 and it flips.
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2025 Hyundai Palisade
The 2025 Hyundai Palisade is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Palisade FWD, is EPA-rated at …
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A2025 Toyota 4Runner
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 4Runner 4WD, is EPA-r…
Verdict · default weights
2025 Hyundai Palisade
Slight edgeThe Hyundai Palisade edges it, 85.7 to 83.5, on tech & comfort, price, space & cargo. The Toyota 4Runner is ahead on safety and fuel & range. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 5 and it flips.
Tech & comfort 2025 Hyundai Palisade leads by 58.7
Safety 2025 Toyota 4Runner leads by 41.7
Price 2025 Hyundai Palisade leads by 8.8
| Category · weight | 2025 Toyota 4Runneroverall 83.5 | 2025 Hyundai Palisadeoverall 85.7 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 91.2 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 95.3 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 84.7 | 43 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 92.5 | 96.7 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 95.1 | 95.7 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 41.3 | 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 | 83.5 | 85.7 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Hyundai Palisade: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Toyota 4Runner: base trim SR5 2WD · Hyundai Palisade: base trim SE FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the safety weight from 4 to 5 and the answer flips.
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 numbersWhere the 2025 Hyundai Palisade wins
- It lists 29 standard driver-assist features against 12.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (52 points against 21.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It seats 8 against 5.
Where the 2025 Toyota 4Runner answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (60 against 248 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 72).
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.
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Specifications side by side
55 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $40,770 | $37,200 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2,393 cc | 3,778 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | T24A-FTS 2.4-liter 4-cylinder Turbocharged DOHC D-4ST | Lambda II 3.8L Atkinson Cycle GDI D-CVVT 24-Valve 6-cylinder |
| Fuel injection system | D-4ST | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | Dual-CVVT |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 278 hp | 291 hp |
| Torque | 317 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.583 | 3.510 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | 8-speed AT | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.9 in |
| Overall height | 72.6 in | 68.9 in |
| Overall length | 195 in | 197 in |
| Overall width | 77.9 in | 77.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 112 in | 114 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 90.2 cu-ft | 86.4 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 48.4 cu-ft | 45.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | — | 18 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 173 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.7 in | 40.7 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.8 in | 40.1 in |
| Third-row headroom | 35.3 in | 37.8 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.8 in | 44.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | 34.8 in | 42.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | 31.8 in | 31.4 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,455 lbs | 4,226 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,455 lbs | 4,171 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,005 lbs | 5,732 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar and twin-tube shock absorbers | MacPherson strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with coil springs and outboard-mounted twin-tube shock absorbers | Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electronic Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion, column-mounted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.7 ft | 38.7 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 340 mm | 340 mm |
| Front brake type | rotor | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 335 mm | 305 mm |
| Rear brake type | rotor | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/70R18 | 245/60 R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19 gal | 18.8 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Toyota | Bluelink |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 12 months | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 120 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58 in | 61.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 57.8 in | 60.8 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 55.2 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
147 features · differences first, then sharedSafety31 differ · 36 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT | — | std |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go & Curve Control | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT | — | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist – HDA I | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist | — | std |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go & Curve Control | — | std |
| Rear view monitor with parking guidance | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning | — | std |
| Front (2) and 2nd row (2) side impact airbags | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning – Reverse | — | std |
| Safe Exit Assist | — | std |
| Trailer Sway Control | — | std |
| ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | — | std |
| Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) and Trailer Merge Warning | std | — |
| Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control | std | — |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) with traction control (TCS) and brake assist | — | std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) with traction control (TCS) and brake assist | — | std |
| Front Cross-Traffic Alert (FCTA) | std | — |
| Haptic Feedback (steering wheel) | — | std |
| High Beam Assist | — | std |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | — | std |
| Integrated backup camera display with projected path | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard second-row seats and tether anchors on all second-row seats | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (door-logic system) | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0: — Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA), Proactive Drive Assist (PDA) | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) | std | — |
| Vehicle stability management | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger airbag (2) | std | std |
| Front (2) and 2nd row (2) side impact airbags | std | std |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | std | std |
| Driver Knee Airbag (1) | std | std |
| Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with individual tire indicator | std | std |
Infotainment21 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Connect®— includes Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. | std | — |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. | std | — |
| Safety Connect®— includes Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. | std | — |
| Bluetooth® hands-free w/ wireless audio streaming | — | std |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. | std | — |
| Safety Connect®— includes Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. | std | — |
| 12.3" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation & Traffic flow including incident data via HD Radio (HERE) | — | std |
| 8-in. Audio Multimedia Display with 8-speaker audio system, wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial | std | — |
| Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | — | std |
| Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode) | — | std |
| Bluelink® Connected Car System | — | std |
| Bluelink® Connected Car System / Over-the-Air (OTA) map updates / Wifi Hotspot | — | std |
| Dynamic Voice Recognition | — | std |
| HD Radio | — | std |
| Multiple Device Connection (up to two devices) | — | std |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) map updates | — | std |
| Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| Rear Seat Quiet Mode | — | std |
| Service Connect — Receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Siriusxm | — | std |
| Three 1st row & Two 2nd row 2.1-amp USB outlets (1x USB-A 2.0 Power/Data & 4x USB-C Power) | — | std |
| Wifi Hotspot | std | std |
Convenience8 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12-volt outlet – 4 total: 2 Fr, 1 Rr, 1 cargo | — | std |
| Power door and liftgate locks | — | std |
| Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature | std | — |
| Power rear liftgate window with auto up/down and jam protection | std | — |
| Power windows with safety front auto-down/up | — | std |
| Proximity w/ detachable valet key (2) | — | std |
| Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic | — | std |
| Remote release – Hood | — | std |
| Proximity key entry with push button start | std | std |
Climate6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual auto temperature control w/auto defog | — | std |
| 2nd row automatic HVAC controls | — | std |
| 3rd row HVAC vents | — | std |
| Cabin air filter | — | std |
| PTC Heater | — | std |
| Single-zone automatic climate control with air filtration | std | — |
Seating10 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front seats | std | — |
| 2-way lumbar | std | — |
| 2nd Row Power Folding Seats | — | std |
| 3rd row 60/40 split-fold seats with ingress/egress handles | — | std |
| Bench Seating (2nd row) | — | std |
| Fabric-trimmed 50/50 split, fold-flat third-row seat | opt | — |
| Materials – Cloth | — | std |
| One-touch 2nd row seat slide for 3rd row access | — | std |
| Rear center armrest (bench seats) | — | std |
| Sliding 2nd-row seats with electric cargo area releases | — | std |
| 6-way adjustable driver's seat | std | std |
Interior24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2" Color multi-information display | — | std |
| Inside rearview mirror – EC mirror | — | std |
| 12 cup and bottle holders | std | — |
| All-Weather Floormats/Liners | — | opt |
| Assist grips | — | std |
| Dashboard – Slush-molding | — | std |
| Digital gauge cluster with 7-in. color Multi-Information Display (MID) | std | — |
| Door armrest – Soft, 1-piece in-mold grain | — | std |
| Door handles – Metal Paint | — | std |
| External temperature display | — | std |
| Front center console – Fixed armrest storage with tray | — | std |
| Glove compartment – With damper, Illuminated | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth® hands-free phone and voice-command controls | std | — |
| Leather-wrapped (steering wheel) | std | — |
| Leather-wrapped shift knob | std | — |
| Map pockets, with extra mini pocket (2nd row) | — | std |
| Storage tray – Center stack / center console | — | std |
| Tilt + Telescoping steering wheel | — | std |
| Upper door panels / console armrest – Premium Soft Touch | — | std |
| Manual day/night rearview mirror | std | — |
| Sunvisor – W/ illumination | — | std |
| Floor mats – Carpeted | — | opt |
| Sunvisor – Dual vanity mirror with cover, w/ sliding function | — | std |
| Door storage pockets – Front and rear | — | std |
Exterior26 differ · 27 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED headlights (Projector) | — | std |
| 17-in. dark-gray painted alloy wheels | std | — |
| Acoustic windshield | — | std |
| Black door handles | std | — |
| Black roof rails | std | — |
| Black Side sills | — | std |
| Bumpers – Two-tone | — | std |
| Door Garnish – Two-tone | — | std |
| Door Handles – Satin Chrome (exterior) | — | std |
| Fixed running boards | opt | — |
| Grille – Black+Silver paint | — | std |
| LED accents | — | std |
| LED daytime running lights | — | std |
| LED fog lights | std | — |
| LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL), auto on/off feature and manual leveling adjustment | std | — |
| Roof antenna, shark-fin – Gloss black | — | std |
| Skid plates (front & rear) – Silver Paint | — | std |
| Turn signal indicators (outside mirrors) | — | std |
| Automatic headlights | — | std |
| Privacy glass – Rear/quarter/back glass | — | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | — | std |
| Solar front glass – Front door, windshield | — | std |
| Compact Spare Tire / T155/90R18 | — | std |
| LED Roof-mounted center high-mount stop lamp | — | std |
| Mud guards – Front/rear | — | opt |
| Rear spoiler – Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor | — | std |
| Heated (outside mirrors) | std | std |
Powertrain7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| HTRAC AWD active on-demand | — | std |
| 8-speed automatic (A8LF1) | — | std |
| Drive configuration – FWD | — | std |
| Drive Mode Select (Comfort, Eco, Sport, & Smart) – Center-console mounted | — | std |
| Idle Stop & Go | — | std |
| Shift-by-Wire | — | std |
| SHIFTRONIC® manual shift mode | — | std |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tow Hitch | — | opt |
| Cargo-area cover – Removable, retractable-type | — | opt |
| Roof cross bars | — | opt |
| Trailering Package (trailer prewire, HD engine/trans coolers, sway control) | — | std |
| Underfloor storage compartment | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota 4Runner
Safety Signal 94 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★☆
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★☆☆
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 60 · 3 crashes · 2 fires
Most complained about Service Brakes (24), Unspecified (9), Electrical System (8)
Top recalls
- moderate Electrical System 25V595000 · 591,377 vehicles
Hyundai Palisade
Safety Signal 72 C
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / — / ★★★★☆
Recalls 3 · 1 critical · 2 filed unfixed
Owner complaints 248 · 8 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Service Brakes (96), Seat Belts (57), Unspecified (45)
Park-outside advisory — open NHTSA recall with a consumer advisory.
Top recalls
- critical Power Train 25V291000 · 620 vehicles
- high Air Bags 26V034000 · 568,576 vehicles · filed unfixed
- high Seat Belts 25V607000 · 568,580 vehicles · filed unfixed
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $40,770 (base trim) | $37,200 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $40,770 – $66,900 16 trims | $37,200 – $54,500 13 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | 4Runner 4WD | Palisade FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 23 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,900 | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Toyota 4Runner or the 2025 Hyundai Palisade?
The Hyundai Palisade edges it, 85.7 to 83.5, on tech & comfort, price, space & cargo. The Toyota 4Runner is ahead on safety and fuel & range. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 5 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Hyundai Palisade scores 85.7 and the 2025 Toyota 4Runner 83.5. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2025 Toyota 4Runner or the 2025 Hyundai Palisade?
The 2025 Hyundai Palisade starts lower — $37,200 against $40,770, a gap of $3,570 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Toyota 4Runner or the 2025 Hyundai Palisade?
2025 Toyota 4Runner: 4 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2025 Hyundai Palisade: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 3 recalls (2 filed with no repair available). 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 2025 Toyota 4Runner and the 2025 Hyundai Palisade?
Where the 2025 Hyundai Palisade wins: it lists 29 standard driver-assist features against 12, lists more comfort and tech equipment (52 points against 21.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and seats 8 against 5. Where the 2025 Toyota 4Runner answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (60 against 248 filed with NHTSA) and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 72).