Head-to-head
2026 Hyundai Palisade vs 2026 Toyota 4Runner
The Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 95.2 to 79.1, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, price. The Toyota 4Runner is ahead on performance and safety.
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2026 Hyundai Palisade
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Palisade Hybrid FWD…
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The 2026 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 Hybrid 4WD, i…
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Verdict · default weights
2026 Hyundai Palisade
Clear winThe Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 95.2 to 79.1, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, price. The Toyota 4Runner is ahead on performance and safety.
Tech & comfort 2026 Hyundai Palisade leads by 56.6
Fuel & range 2026 Hyundai Palisade leads by 32.7
Price 2026 Hyundai Palisade leads by 4.7
| Category · weight | 2026 Toyota 4Runneroverall 79.1 | 2026 Hyundai Palisadeoverall 95.2 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 95.3 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 67.3 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 82.5 | 81.9 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 92.3 | 97.5 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 97.5 | 95.5 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 43.4 | 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 | 79.1 | 95.2 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Toyota 4Runner: base trim SR5 2WD · Hyundai Palisade: 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 2026 Hyundai Palisade wins
- It lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 14.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (38 points against 16.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It costs $950 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,950 against $2,900).
Where the 2026 Toyota 4Runner answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (8 against 136 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 83).
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
55 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $41,370 | $39,435 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2,393 cc | 3,470 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder Turbocharged DOHC D-4ST | 3.5L MPI + GDI DOHC 24-Valve V-Type 6-cylinder |
| Fuel injection system | D-4ST | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 278 hp | 287 hp |
| Torque | 317 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 25 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 | 7.4 in |
| Overall height | 72.6 in | 69.5 in |
| Overall length | 195 in | 199 in |
| Overall width | 77.9 in | 78 in |
| Wheelbase | 112 in | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 90.2 cu-ft | 86.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 48.4 cu-ft | 46.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | — | 19.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 181 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.7 in | 41.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.8 in | 40.7 in |
| Third-row headroom | 35.3 in | 37.8 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.8 in | 44.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | 34.8 in | 43 in |
| Third-row legroom | 31.8 in | 32.1 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,455 lbs | 4,575 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,455 lbs | 4,420 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,005 lbs | 6,327 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 | 39.2 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 340 mm | 345 mm |
| Front brake type | rotor | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 335 mm | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | rotor | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/70R18 | 235/65 R18 106H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19 gal | 19 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 | 61.4 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 57.8 in | 61 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 55.6 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
124 features · differences first, then sharedSafety37 differ · 44 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control 2 (w/ Emergency Stop) | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist 2 | — | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist | — | std |
| Front center airbag (1) | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist – HDA I | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist 2 | — | std |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go & Curve Control | — | std |
| 2x LATCH anchors & 3 tethers (for bench seat) in 2nd row; 2x LATCH & 3 tethers for 3rd row | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning | — | std |
| Front (2) and 2nd row (2) side impact airbags | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward and Reverse | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward and Reverse | — | std |
| Safe Exit Assist w/ rear door indicator | — | std |
| Trailer Sway Control | — | std |
| ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | — | std |
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning (Outside mirrors) | — | std |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist | std | — |
| Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters | std | — |
| Electronic parking brake with Auto Vehicle Hold | — | 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 |
| Forward Attention Warning | — | std |
| Front Cross-Traffic Alert (FCTA) | std | — |
| High Beam Assist | — | 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 child safety locks | — | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert (door-logic system) | — | std |
| Seatbelt Pre-Tensioners and Load Limiters for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd row outboard seats | — | std |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | — | 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 |
| Rear view monitor with parking guidance | std | std |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | std | std |
| Driver Knee Airbag (1) | std | std |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
| Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with individual tire indicator | std | std |
Infotainment14 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 8-in. Audio Multimedia Display with 8-speaker audio system, wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial. | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth® hands-free phone and voice-command controls | std | — |
| 12.3" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation | — | std |
| Alexa Built-in Voice Assistant | — | std |
| Bluelink® Connected Car System | — | std |
| Dynamic Voice Recognition | — | std |
| High Power USB-Cs: Two 1st row (2x USB-C Power) + Two 2nd row + Two 3rd row | — | std |
| In-Car Payment / Digital Features & Services | — | std |
| Multiple Device Connection (up to two devices) | — | std |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates | — | std |
| Panoramic curved dual 12.3-in displays | — | std |
| Passenger Talk In-car intercom | — | std |
| Rear Seat Quiet Mode | — | std |
| SiriusXM / HD Radio | — | std |
| Wifi Hotspot | std | std |
Convenience7 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Remote engine start (on key fob) | — | 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 window lock-out button | — | std |
| Remote release Hood | — | std |
| 12-volt outlet – 2 total: 1 Fr, 1 cargo | — | std |
| Power windows with safety front auto-down/up | — | std |
| Proximity key entry with push button start | std | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Zone automatic climate control w/auto defog | — | std |
| PTC Heater | — | std |
Seating7 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Row – 60/40 split fold-flat seats with recline & adjustable head restraints | — | std |
| 2-way lumbar | std | — |
| 3rd row 60/40 split-fold seats with ingress/egress handles | — | std |
| Fabric-trimmed 50/50 split, fold-flat third-row seat | opt | — |
| Fabric-trimmed front seats; 6-way manually adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 2-way driver lumbar support | std | — |
| One-touch 2nd row seat slide for 3rd row access | — | std |
| Tilting Walk-In Feature | — | std |
| 6-way adjustable driver's seat | std | std |
| 6-way adjustable passenger seat | std | std |
| Seating materials – Cloth | std | std |
Interior15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2" Color multi-information display | — | std |
| 12 cup and bottle holders | std | — |
| Dashboard – Slush-molding | — | std |
| Dashboard – Wrapped, artificial leather | — | std |
| Digital gauge cluster with 7-in. color Multi-Information Display (MID) | std | — |
| Door handles – Metal Paint | — | std |
| Front seat seatback pockets | — | std |
| Heated leather-trimmed power tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth® hands-free phone and voice-command controls | std | — |
| Upper door panels / console armrest – Premium Soft Touch | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth® hands-free phone and voice-command controls | std | — |
| Manual day/night rearview mirror | std | — |
| Sunvisor – W/ illumination | — | std |
| Headliner/Pillar – Cloth | — | std |
| Sunvisor – W/ sliding function | — | std |
| Door storage pockets – Front and rear | — | std |
Exterior22 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED headlights (Projector) | — | std |
| 17-in. dark-gray painted alloy wheels | std | — |
| Acoustic side glass – Front | — | std |
| Acoustic windshield | — | std |
| Black door handles | std | — |
| Black roof rails | std | — |
| Door handle welcome lights | — | std |
| Fixed running boards | opt | — |
| LED center positioning light | — | 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 | — |
| LED rear combination lamps/taillights | — | std |
| Outside mirrors – Heated | — | std |
| Shark-fin roof antenna | — | 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 wide stop lamp | — | std |
| Rear spoiler – Wide Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor | — | std |
Powertrain3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| FWD | — | std |
| Drive Mode Select (Eco, Sport, & My Drive) – Dash-mounted button + toggle switch | — | std |
| Shift-by-Wire w/paddle shifters | — | std |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Rear suspension – Self-Leveling suspension | — | std |
Cargo4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tow Hitch | — | opt |
| TOW mode – Dash-mounted button | — | std |
| Cargo – Underfloor storage compartment | — | std |
| Trailering Package (trailer prewire, HD engine/trans coolers, sway control) | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota 4Runner
Safety Signal 94 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★☆
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★☆☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 8 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Power Train (3), Unspecified (3), Electrical System (3)
Top recalls
- minor Equipment 26V571000 · 135 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V282000 · 94 vehicles
Hyundai Palisade
Safety Signal 83 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 3
Owner complaints 136 · 4 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Seats (50), Electrical System (34), Forward Collision Avoidance (19)
Top recalls
- high Seats 26V160000 · 61,307 vehicles
- moderate Seat Belts 26V169000 · 46,787 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 26V047000 · 41,651 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $41,370 (base trim) | $39,435 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $41,370 – $68,200 16 trims | $39,435 – $58,780 21 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | 4Runner Hybrid 4WD | Palisade Hybrid FWD Blue |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 23 | 34 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,900 | $1,950 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Roadside assistance | 2 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Toyota 4Runner or the 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
The Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 95.2 to 79.1, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, price. The Toyota 4Runner is ahead on performance and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Hyundai Palisade scores 95.2 and the 2026 Toyota 4Runner 79.1. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Toyota 4Runner or the 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade starts lower — $39,435 against $41,370, a gap of $1,935 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Toyota 4Runner or the 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
2026 Toyota 4Runner: 4 NHTSA stars, grade A, 2 recalls. 2026 Hyundai Palisade: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 3 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 2026 Toyota 4Runner and the 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
Where the 2026 Hyundai Palisade wins: it lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 14, lists more comfort and tech equipment (38 points against 16.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and costs $950 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,950 against $2,900). Where the 2026 Toyota 4Runner answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (8 against 136 filed with NHTSA) and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 83).