Head-to-head
2026 Hyundai Tucson vs 2026 Toyota bZ
The Toyota bZ edges it, 84.8 to 79.6, on fuel & range, safety. The Hyundai Tucson is ahead on tech & comfort and price.
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2026 Hyundai Tucson
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Verdict · default weights
2026 Toyota bZ
Slight edgeThe Toyota bZ edges it, 84.8 to 79.6, on fuel & range, safety. The Hyundai Tucson is ahead on tech & comfort and price.
Fuel & range 2026 Toyota bZ leads by 77.6
Tech & comfort 2026 Hyundai Tucson leads by 25.3
Price 2026 Hyundai Tucson leads by 14.9
| Category · weight | 2026 Toyota bZoverall 84.8 | 2026 Hyundai Tucsonoverall 79.6 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 85.1 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 22.4 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 81.3 | 66.6 | ||||||||||||
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 | 89.8 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 74.7 | 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 | 84.8 | 79.6 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Toyota bZ: base trim XLE FWD 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 2026 Toyota bZ wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (23 against 100 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 131 combined against 28 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,850 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($550 against $2,400).
Where the 2026 Hyundai Tucson answers
- It lists 33 standard driver-assist features against 17.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (49.5 points against 37 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
What they share
- 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 bZXLE FWD FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $34,900 | $29,700 |
| 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 | 168 hp | 187 hp |
| Torque | — | 178 lb-ft |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.648 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | Single-speed direct drive | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.2 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 | 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 | — | 39.5 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.1 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 41.3 in |
| Third-row legroom | 35.3 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,057 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,057 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,435 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) | 40 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 | Bluelink+ |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 60 months | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 36 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.8 in | 57.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 56 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.8 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
176 features · differences first, then sharedSafety36 differ · 43 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZXLE FWD FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection (sensor fusion-type) | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC) | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Junction Turning Detection | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | — | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | — | std |
| Airbags (Front - Advanced): Driver (1) / Front passenger (1) | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) airbags (2) | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | — | std |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | — | 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 | — |
| 5-position seatbelt reminder | — | std |
| Adjustable front shoulder anchors | std | — |
| Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm | — | std |
| Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) | std | — |
| Bodyside reinforcements | — | 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 | — |
| Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB) | std | — |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | — | std |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | — | std |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | — | std |
| LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors | — | std |
| Occupant Classification System (OCS) - Seat weight sensor and seat track sensor | — | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert (door logic-type) | — | std |
| Side air curtains with rollover sensors | — | 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 |
| Toyota Safety Sense 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 |
| Rearview camera with Parking Guidance | std | std |
| Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | std | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with 4-wheel disc brakes | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist | std | std |
| Immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) w/ Individual Tire Indicator | std | std |
Infotainment24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZXLE FWD FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3" color touchscreen with AM/FM, HD Radio™, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio system with 6-speakers (ccNC Lite) | — | std |
| Automatic Collision Notification | std | — |
| Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance Button | std | — |
| Remote Connect — start and stop the vehicle via app | std | — |
| Digital Key capability — Digital Key enables smartphone to be used instead of a physical key (Remote Connect subscription required) | std | — |
| Remote Connect — lock/unlock doors via app | std | — |
| Stolen Vehicle Locator | std | — |
| Two Qi-compatible wireless smartphone chargers with charge indicator light | std | — |
| Wi-Fi Connect — includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming compatibility | std | — |
| Bluetooth controls (Voice recognition, Accept call, Hang up) | — | std |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch | std | — |
| 14-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with six speakers, wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial | 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. 3-year trial subscription | std | — |
| Four USB-C ports — two 15W front/two 60W rear | std | — |
| Front Dual USB Type-C ports (1 data/charge + 1 charge port (27W)) | — | std |
| HD Radio™ Technology | — | std |
| Second row Dual USB ports (27W charging power) | — | std |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. 5-year minimum trial subscription | std | — |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (3-month trial subscription) | — | std |
| Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ | — | std |
Convenience12 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZXLE FWD FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | — | std |
| Height-adjustable, foot-activated power liftgate with jam protection | std | — |
| One 12V/120W auxiliary power outlet in bottom storage tray | std | — |
| Power door locks | — | std |
| Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature | std | — |
| Power Window Switches - Driver auto down/up | — | std |
| Power windows with auto up/down and jam protection in all positions | std | — |
| Proximity w/ detachable valet key (2) | — | std |
| Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic | — | std |
| Remote release Hood | — | std |
| Storage tray (below 12-volt outlet) | — | std |
| 12-volt outlet (2) - Front (1) / cargo (1) | — | std |
| Proximity key entry with push button start | std | std |
Climate5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZXLE FWD FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| After-Blow logic | — | std |
| Cabin air filter | — | std |
| Dual zone automatic climate control system with dust and pollen filter, and rear-seat vents | std | — |
| Manual air conditioning | — | std |
| Rear seat heater ducts | — | std |
Seating7 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZXLE FWD FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 8-way power driver's seat | std | — |
| Heated front seats (3-steps) | std | — |
| 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 | std | — |
| Remote release folding rear seats (from cargo) | — | std |
| Rear center armrest with cupholders | — | std |
| 60/40 Split fold-down & reclining rear seatback with adjustable head restraint | std | std |
Interior35 differ · 35 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZXLE FWD FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel (high/low) | std | — |
| 4.2" Multi-Information Display | — | std |
| Auto-dimming Mirror (incl HomeLink) | std | — |
| 3-spoke steering wheel | — | std |
| Ambient interior lighting - Upper center console (SBW models only), front passenger dashboard tray, & front door pockets (64-color) | std | — |
| Assist grips (4) | — | std |
| Bag hook - 2nd row seat back | — | std |
| Black carpet flooring with driver-side footrest | std | — |
| Center console with covered storage compartment, two cup holders, two Qi-compatible wireless chargers and front lower storage tray | std | — |
| Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off | — | std |
| Cruise control buttons | — | std |
| Cupholders, Dual - Front center console-mounted | — | std |
| Dial-type shift knob | std | — |
| Door handles - Metal paint | — | std |
| Front center console - Fixed armrest storage box | — | std |
| Front-door storage pockets with bottle holders | std | — |
| Glove compartment with Damper | — | std |
| I/P switch illumination (hazard) | — | std |
| Illuminated power window switches | — | std |
| LED front-seat reading lights, dome light and cargo area light | std | — |
| Overhead console with maplights and Safety Connect® button | std | — |
| Rear coat hanger (1) | — | std |
| Roof trim - Gray | — | std |
| Seatback pockets on driver and passenger sides | std | — |
| Tilt & Telescoping steering wheel | — | std |
| Top-mount Multi-Information Display (MID) with indicators and 7-in. LCD display | std | — |
| Two front and two rear cup holders; two front and two rear bottle holders | std | — |
| Inside rearview mirror - Manual day/night | — | std |
| Sunvisors w/ Illumination | std | — |
| Floor mats - Carpeted | — | opt |
| Front and Rear LED overhead lighting | — | std |
| LED Cargo area light | — | std |
| Seatback map pocket(s) | — | std |
| Sunvisors - Dual vanity mirror with cover, w/ sliding function | — | std |
| Trip odometer | — | std |
Exterior33 differ · 35 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZXLE FWD FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power Sunroof - Conventional-Type / Panoramic sunroof - One-touch open and rear shade | opt | — |
| Bi-LED headlights (Projector-type) | std | — |
| Heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, and power-folding feature | std | — |
| 18-in. alloy wheels with covers | std | — |
| Acoustic Laminated Windshield | — | std |
| Automatic headlights | — | std |
| Bi-LED headlights (high/low beam) | — | std |
| Black window trim | std | — |
| Body color door handles | — | std |
| Bodycolor side mirror housing | — | std |
| Chrome upper door window molding | — | std |
| Color-keyed outside door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature on all 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 | — |
| Rain-sensing Wipers | std | — |
| Rear lower diffuser | std | — |
| Roof-mounted shark-fin antenna | std | — |
| Shark-fin roof antenna | — | std |
| Side mirrors with turn signal indicators | std | — |
| Side sills - Material Black | — | std |
| Spare Tire - 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 |
| Mud Guards - Front/Rear | — | opt |
| Rear spoiler - Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor | — | std |
| Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | — | std |
| Spare Tire - Compact Temporary Tire | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | std |
Powertrain6 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZXLE FWD FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| AWD Lock | — | opt |
| DC charging maximum input 150 kW | std | — |
| Drive Mode - Center-console mounted | — | std |
| Idle Stop & Go | — | std |
| North American Charging System (NACS) charging port | std | — |
| Onboard AC Charger 11 kW | std | — |
| Drive Type - FWD | std | std |
Cargo6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Toyota bZXLE FWD FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tow Hitch | — | opt |
| Cargo area tonneau cover | std | — |
| Cargo cover - Retractable | — | 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 |
| Trailer pre-wiring | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota bZ
Safety Signal 85 B
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / ★★★★☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 23 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (15), Unspecified (5), Forward Collision Avoidance (4)
Top recalls
- high Electrical System 26V512000 · 407 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V393000 · 20,991 vehicles
Hyundai Tucson
Safety Signal 70 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 6
Owner complaints 100 · 21 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Forward Collision Avoidance (50), Unspecified (21), Electrical System (19)
Top recalls
- high Suspension 26V692000 · 24 vehicles
- high Forward Collision Avoidance 26V316000 · 423,062 vehicles
- high Air Bags 26V254000 · 2,931 vehicles
- high Engine And Engine Cooling 25V549000 · 29 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 26V047000 · 41,651 vehicles
- minor Electrical System 26V400000 · 96,310 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota bZXLE FWD FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $34,900 (base trim) | $29,700 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $34,900 – $45,300 5 trims | $29,700 – $48,900 21 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | PHEV, HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | bZ (energy capacity 191 Ah) | Tucson FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 131 | 28 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $550 | $2,400 |
| EV range | 314 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 2026 Toyota bZ or the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?
The Toyota bZ edges it, 84.8 to 79.6, on fuel & range, safety. The Hyundai Tucson is ahead on tech & comfort and price. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota bZ scores 84.8 and the 2026 Hyundai Tucson 79.6. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Toyota bZ or the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson starts lower — $29,700 against $34,900, a gap of $5,200 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Toyota bZ or the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?
2026 Toyota bZ: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 2 recalls. 2026 Hyundai Tucson: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 6 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 bZ and the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?
Where the 2026 Toyota bZ wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (23 against 100 filed with NHTSA), is rated 131 combined against 28 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $1,850 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($550 against $2,400). Where the 2026 Hyundai Tucson answers: it lists 33 standard driver-assist features against 17 and lists more comfort and tech equipment (49.5 points against 37 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). What they share: 5 seats.