Head-to-head
2026 Hyundai Palisade vs 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser
The Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 94.1 to 69.9, on tech & comfort, price, fuel & range. The Toyota Land Cruiser is ahead on performance.
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Verdict · default weights
2026 Hyundai Palisade
Clear winThe Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 94.1 to 69.9, on tech & comfort, price, fuel & range. The Toyota Land Cruiser is ahead on performance.
Tech & comfort 2026 Hyundai Palisade leads by 56.6
Price 2026 Hyundai Palisade leads by 31.1
Fuel & range 2026 Hyundai Palisade leads by 40.9
| Category · weight | 2026 Toyota Land Cruiseroverall 69.9 | 2026 Hyundai Palisadeoverall 94.1 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 68.9 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 59.1 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 74.4 | 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 | 89.2 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 99.9 | 83 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 69.9 | 94.1 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Toyota Land Cruiser: base trim 1958 4WD · 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 0.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (38 points against 16.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It costs $1,600 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,950 against $3,550).
Where the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (8 against 136 filed with NHTSA).
- It turns out 465 lb-ft of torque against 260.
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
53 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $57,200 | $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) | i-FORCE MAX 2.4-liter 4-cylinder Hybrid Turbocharged DOHC 16-Valve D-4S Fuel Injection | 3.5L MPI + GDI DOHC 24-Valve V-Type 6-cylinder |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 326 hp | 287 hp |
| Torque | 465 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 21 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 25 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.583 | 3.510 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | 8-speed AT | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 7.4 in |
| Overall height | 76.1 in | 69.5 in |
| Overall length | 194 in | 199 in |
| Overall width | 77.9 in | 78 in |
| Wheelbase | 112 in | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 82.2 cu-ft | 86.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 46.2 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 | 40.1 in | 41.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.4 in | 40.7 in |
| Third-row headroom | — | 37.8 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 43 in | 44.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | 36.7 in | 43 in |
| Third-row legroom | — | 32.1 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5,038 lbs | 4,575 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5,038 lbs | 4,420 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,725 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) | 20 ft | 39.2 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 315 mm | 345 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 312 mm | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | alloy | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/70R18 | 235/65 R18 106H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.9 gal | 19 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Bluelink |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58.8 in | 61.4 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 59.2 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
121 features · differences first, then sharedSafety37 differ · 37 listed
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | 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 |
| Driver and front passenger airbag (2) | — | std |
| Front (2) and 2nd row (2) side impact airbags | — | 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 |
| Rear view monitor with parking guidance | — | std |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | — | 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 |
| Driver Knee Airbag (1) | — | 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 |
| High Beam Assist | — | std |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | — | std |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | — | 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 |
| Vehicle stability management | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with individual tire indicator | — | std |
Infotainment16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wifi Hotspot | — | std |
| 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with 14-speaker Premium JBL® Audio, wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription | opt | — |
| 12.3" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation | — | std |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with 6-speaker audio system, wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription | 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 |
| Six USB ports | std | — |
Convenience9 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Remote engine start (on key fob) | — | std |
| 2400W AC inverter | std | — |
| One center console-area 12V auxiliary power outlet and one rear cargo area 120V AC power outlet | std | — |
| Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature | std | — |
| Power window lock-out button | — | std |
| Power windows with one-touch auto up/down with jam protection in all positions | 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 |
Climate1 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| PTC Heater | — | std |
| 3-Zone automatic climate control w/auto defog | std | std |
Seating9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Row – 60/40 split fold-flat seats with recline & adjustable head restraints | — | std |
| Heated front seats (high/medium/low) | std | — |
| 6-way adjustable driver's seat | — | std |
| 3rd row 60/40 split-fold seats with ingress/egress handles | — | std |
| 6-way adjustable passenger seat | — | std |
| Fabric-trimmed seats; 6-way manual-adjustable front driver's seat, 4-way manual-adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket | std | — |
| One-touch 2nd row seat slide for 3rd row access | — | std |
| Seating materials – Cloth | — | std |
| Tilting Walk-In Feature | — | std |
Interior16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2" Color multi-information display | — | std |
| Inside rearview mirror – EC mirror with Homelink | std | — |
| 7-in. digital meter with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning messages | std | — |
| Dashboard – Slush-molding | — | std |
| Dashboard – Wrapped, artificial leather | — | std |
| Door handles – Metal Paint | — | std |
| Eight cup and bottle holders | std | — |
| Front seat seatback pockets | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed shift lever | std | — |
| Second-row and cargo-area LED illumination | std | — |
| Upper door panels / console armrest – Premium Soft Touch | — | std |
| Manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with TOYOTA badge | std | — |
| Sunvisor – W/ illumination | — | std |
| Headliner/Pillar – Cloth | — | std |
| Sunvisor – W/ sliding function | — | std |
| Door storage pockets – Front and rear | — | std |
Exterior21 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED headlights (Projector) | — | std |
| 18-in. dark gray metallic alloy wheels w/ 245/70R18 | std | — |
| Acoustic side glass – Front | — | std |
| Acoustic windshield | — | std |
| Black "TOYOTA" heritage grille | std | — |
| Circular LED headlights | std | — |
| Door handle welcome lights | — | std |
| Front and rear frame-mounted tow hooks | std | — |
| Front LED integrated fog lights | std | — |
| Front skid plate with engine, transmission and transfer case protection | std | — |
| LED center positioning light | — | std |
| LED rear combination lamps/taillights | — | std |
| Outside mirrors – Heated | — | std |
| Rain-sensing windshield wipers | std | — |
| Shark-fin roof antenna | — | std |
| Automatic headlights | — | 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 |
| LED daytime running lights | std | std |
| Privacy glass – Rear/quarter/back glass | std | std |
Powertrain3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | 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 Land Cruiser1958 4WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Rear suspension – Self-Leveling suspension | — | std |
Cargo4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | 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 Land Cruiser
Safety Signal 85 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★☆
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★☆☆
Recalls 1 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 8 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Service Brakes (4), Engine (2), Forward Collision Avoidance (2)
Top recalls
- critical Fuel System, Gasoline 26V673000 · 105,794 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 Land Cruiser1958 4WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $57,200 (base trim) | $39,435 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $57,200 – $62,445 2 trims | $39,435 – $58,780 21 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Land Cruiser | Palisade Hybrid FWD Blue |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 23 | 34 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,550 | $1,950 |
| EV range | — | — |
| 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 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser or the 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
The Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 94.1 to 69.9, on tech & comfort, price, fuel & range. The Toyota Land Cruiser is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Hyundai Palisade scores 94.1 and the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser 69.9. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser or the 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade starts lower — $39,435 against $57,200, a gap of $17,765 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser or the 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
2026 Toyota Land Cruiser: 4 NHTSA stars, grade B, 1 recall. 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 Land Cruiser and the 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
Where the 2026 Hyundai Palisade wins: it lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 0, lists more comfort and tech equipment (38 points against 16.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and costs $1,600 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,950 against $3,550). Where the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (8 against 136 filed with NHTSA) and turns out 465 lb-ft of torque against 260.