Head-to-head
2025 Hyundai Tucson vs 2025 Toyota bZ4X
The Toyota bZ4X wins clearly, 94.9 to 68.9, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, safety. The Hyundai Tucson is ahead on space & cargo.
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2025 Hyundai Tucson
The 2025 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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The 2025 Toyota bZ4X is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the bZ4X, is EPA-rated at 252 mi…
Verdict · default weights
2025 Toyota bZ4X
Clear winThe Toyota bZ4X wins clearly, 94.9 to 68.9, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, safety. The Hyundai Tucson is ahead on space & cargo.
Fuel & range 2025 Toyota bZ4X leads by 74.1
Tech & comfort 2025 Toyota bZ4X leads by 35.1
Safety 2025 Toyota bZ4X leads by 17.2
| Category · weight | 2025 Toyota bZ4Xoverall 94.9 | 2025 Hyundai Tucsonoverall 68.9 | |||||||||||||||
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| 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 | 93.2 | 76 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 81.1 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 96.6 | 94.2 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 64.9 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 94.9 | 68.9 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
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 numbersWhere the 2025 Toyota bZ4X wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (5 against 453 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 2025 Hyundai Tucson answers
- It lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 22.
- It holds 38.7 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
51 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota bZ4XXLE FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $28,705 |
| 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 | 33 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 | 183 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 | 38.7 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 | 3,429 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,266 lbs | 3,429 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,435 lbs | 4,717 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 | — | Electronic |
| 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 / Service 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
138 features · differences first, then sharedSafety30 differ · 40 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZ4XXLE FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection (sensor fusion-type) | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection (sensor fusion-type) | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | — | 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | — | std |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | — | 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 | — |
| 8 airbags - Front, Front Side, Side-Curtain, & Rear Side with Rollover Sensors | — | std |
| Adjustable front shoulder anchors | std | — |
| Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) | std | — |
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) | — | std |
| Brake Assist | — | 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 |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) | — | std |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | — | std |
| Steering wheel haptic feedback (for LKA and BCA) | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 (TSS 3.0) — 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), Road Sign Assist (RSA), and Proactive Driving Assist (PDA) | std | — |
| Vehicle Proximity Notification System (VPNS) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC) | std | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | std |
| Rearview camera | std | std |
| Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | std | std |
| ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist | 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 |
Infotainment19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZ4XXLE FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Connect — includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music) compatibility. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Bluetooth controls (Voice recognition, Accept call, Hang up) | — | std |
| 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with six speakers, wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial | std | — |
| 12.3" color touchscreen with AM/FM, HD Radio, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio system with 6-speakers (ccNC Lite) | — | std |
| Audio controls (Volume up/down, Mute, Seek up/down, Mode) | — | std |
| Bluelink+ Connected Car System | — | std |
| Controller OTA update capability | — | std |
| Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. 3-year trial subscription | std | — |
| Four USB-C charge ports — two front/two rear | std | — |
| Front Dual USB Type-C ports (1 data/charge + 1 charge port (27W)) | — | std |
| HD Radio™ Technology | — | std |
| One USB-A media port — front | std | — |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. 3-year trial subscription | std | — |
| Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Up to 10-year trial subscription | std | — |
| Second row Dual USB ports (27W charging power) | — | std |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. Up to 10-year trial subscription | std | — |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (3-month trial subscription) | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ | — | std |
| Wireless Device Quick Charging 15W | std | — |
Convenience6 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZ4XXLE FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front auto down/up | std | — |
| 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 | — |
| Remote release Hood | — | std |
| 12-volt outlet (2) Front (1) / cargo (1) | — | std |
| Proximity key entry with push button start | std | std |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZ4XXLE FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual zone automatic climate control system with dust and pollen filter, and rear-seat vents | std | — |
Seating6 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZ4XXLE FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support; 6-way adjustable front passenger seat; driver and front passenger seatback pockets | std | — |
| Remote release folding rear seats (from cargo) | — | std |
| 60/40 Split fold-down & reclining rear seatback with adjustable head restraint | std | std |
| Rear center armrest with cupholders | std | std |
Interior24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZ4XXLE FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel (high/low) | opt | — |
| 4.2" Multi-Information Display | — | std |
| Auto-dimming Mirror | std | — |
| Black carpet flooring with driver-side footrest | std | — |
| Black interior door handles | std | — |
| Center console with covered storage compartment, two cup holders, covered Qi-compatible wireless charger and front lower storage tray | std | — |
| Dial-type shift knob | std | — |
| Front-door storage pockets with bottle holders | std | — |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | std | — |
| LED front-seat reading lights, dome light and cargo area light | std | — |
| Overhead console with maplights, Safety Connect® button and power sunshade controls | std | — |
| Seatback pockets on driver and passenger sides | std | — |
| Soft-touch armrests and center console with piano-black accents | std | — |
| Soft-touch fabric dashboard | std | — |
| Tilt & Telescoping steering wheel | — | std |
| Top-mount Multi-Information Display (MID) with indicators and 7-in. LCD display with speedometer, charge meter, 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 control stalk | std | — |
| Two front and two rear cup holders; two front and two rear bottle holders | std | — |
| Inside rearview mirror Manual day/night | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed manual tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel | std | — |
| Sunvisors w/ Illumination | std | — |
| LED Cargo area light | — | std |
| Sunvisors w/ sliding function | — | std |
| Trip odometer | — | std |
Exterior26 differ · 28 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Color-keyed outside door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature on front doors | std | — |
| Ducktail rear spoiler | std | — |
| Heated outside mirrors | 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 shark-fin antenna | std | — |
| Shark-fin roof antenna | — | std |
| Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | std | — |
| Unique color-keyed center bumper; thin lower grille | std | — |
| Unique hammerhead hood with black-painted accent | std | — |
| Privacy Glass Rear/quarter/back glass | std | — |
| Solar glass Front Door, Windshield | — | std |
| Compact Temporary Tire | — | std |
| Mud Guards Front/Rear | — | opt |
| Rear spoiler Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor | — | std |
| Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | std |
Powertrain5 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZ4XXLE FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| HTRAC AWD, Active On-Demand | — | std |
| AWD Lock | — | opt |
| Drive Mode Center-console mounted | — | std |
| Idle Stop & Go | — | std |
| SAE J1772/CCS1 charging port compatibility | std | — |
| FWD | std | std |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZ4XXLE FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion steering, column-mounted | — | std |
Cargo4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZ4XXLE FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tow Hitch | — | opt |
| Cargo area tonneau cover | std | — |
| Dual level cargo floor (n/a on PHEV) | — | std |
| Trailer pre-wiring | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota bZ4X
Safety Signal 89 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 5 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (3), Wheels (2), Suspension (2)
Top recalls
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
- moderate Visibility 25V577000 · 94,320 vehicles
Hyundai Tucson
Safety Signal 69 D
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 7
Owner complaints 453 · 40 crashes · 2 fires
Most complained about Forward Collision Avoidance (279), Electrical System (128), Unspecified (89)
Top recalls
- high Forward Collision Avoidance 26V316000 · 423,062 vehicles
- high Air Bags 25V809000 · 258 vehicles
- high Engine And Engine Cooling 25V549000 · 29 vehicles
- high Electrical System 24V877000 · 42,465 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 26V047000 · 41,651 vehicles
- minor Electrical System 26V400000 · 96,310 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota bZ4XXLE FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $28,705 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 5 trims | $28,705 – $47,440 16 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 2025 Toyota bZ4X or the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?
The Toyota bZ4X wins clearly, 94.9 to 68.9, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, safety. The Hyundai Tucson is ahead on space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Toyota bZ4X scores 94.9 and the 2025 Hyundai Tucson 68.9. 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 2025 Toyota bZ4X or the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?
2025 Toyota bZ4X: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2025 Hyundai Tucson: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 7 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 2025 Toyota bZ4X and the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?
Where the 2025 Toyota bZ4X wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (5 against 453 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 2025 Hyundai Tucson answers: it lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 22 and holds 38.7 cu ft behind the second row against 27.7. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.