Head-to-head
2026 Hyundai Tucson vs 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross
The Hyundai Tucson wins clearly, 90 to 82.7, on tech & comfort, space & cargo, performance. The Toyota Corolla Cross is ahead on price and fuel & range.
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2026 Hyundai Tucson
The 2026 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 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Corolla Cross…
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Verdict · default weights
2026 Hyundai Tucson
Clear winThe Hyundai Tucson wins clearly, 90 to 82.7, on tech & comfort, space & cargo, performance. The Toyota Corolla Cross is ahead on price and fuel & range.
Tech & comfort 2026 Hyundai Tucson leads by 59.6
Price 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross leads by 15.7
Space & cargo 2026 Hyundai Tucson leads by 31.2
| Category · weight | 2026 Toyota Corolla Crossoverall 82.7 | 2026 Hyundai Tucsonoverall 90 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 84.3 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 87.5 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 88.3 | 79.9 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 68.8 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 88.5 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 40.4 | 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 | 82.7 | 90 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Toyota Corolla Cross: base trim L 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 Hyundai Tucson wins
- It lists 33 standard driver-assist features against 17.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (49.5 points against 20 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It holds 41.2 cu ft behind the second row against 24.
Where the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (29 against 100 filed with NHTSA).
- It starts $4,665 lower ($25,035 against $29,700 base MSRP).
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 Corolla CrossL FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $25,035 | $29,700 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,987 cc | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy cylinder head | 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder |
| Fuel injection system | D-4S | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 169 hp | 187 hp |
| Torque | 151 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 31 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 32 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 33 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.014 | 3.648 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | cvt | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.1 in |
| Overall height | 64.8 in | 65.6 in |
| Overall length | 176 in | 183 in |
| Overall width | 71.9 in | 73.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104 in | 109 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 46.9 cu-ft | 80.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 24 cu-ft | 41.2 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 94.9 cu-ft | 147 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.5 in | 40.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.1 in | 39.5 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 32 in | 41.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,097 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,097 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,290 lbs | — |
| Payload capacity | 1,165 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut suspension with stabilizer bar | MacPherson strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Torsion-beam suspension 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) | 35.4 ft | 38.6 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 305 mm | 325 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 282 mm | 300 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | steel | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 7 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 215/65R17 | 235/65R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 12.4 gal | 14.3 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Toyota Safety Connect / Wi-Fi Connect / Remote Connect / Service Connect / Drive Connect | Bluelink+ |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 60 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 52.7 in | 57.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 52.4 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
148 features · differences first, then sharedSafety30 differ · 40 listed
| Feature | Toyota Corolla CrossL 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 |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | — | std |
| Rearview camera with Parking Guidance | — | std |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) - Driver-selectable | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | — | std |
| Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | — | std |
| 5-position seatbelt reminder | — | std |
| Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm | — | std |
| Backup camera with static gridlines | std | — |
| Bodyside reinforcements | — | std |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Collapsible steering column | std | — |
| Crumple zones/side-impact door beams | std | — |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | — | std |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on rear seats | std | — |
| LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors | — | std |
| Nine airbags —includes driver and front passenger airbags; driver and front passenger outboard seat-mounted side airbags; driver and passenger side curtain airbags, rear side airbags (right and left), and driver knee airbag | std | — |
| Occupant Classification System (OCS) - Seat weight sensor and seat track sensor | — | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert (door logic-type) | — | std |
| Rear-Seat Reminder | std | — |
| Side air curtains with rollover sensors | — | 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), Proactive Driving Assist (PDA), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) and Road Sign Assist (RSA) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management | — | std |
| Airbags (Front - Advanced): Driver (1) / Front passenger (1) | std | std |
| Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) airbags (2) | std | std |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | std | std |
| Rear side airbags (2) | 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 |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
| Immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) w/ Individual Tire Indicator | std | std |
Infotainment15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Toyota Corolla CrossL FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3" color touchscreen with AM/FM, HD Radio™, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio system with 6-speakers (ccNC Lite) | — | std |
| Wi-Fi Connect — includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music) compatibility | std | — |
| Bluetooth controls (Voice recognition, Accept call, Hang up) | — | std |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia, 6 speakers, with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription | std | — |
| Audio controls (Volume up/down, Mute, Seek up/down, Mode) | — | std |
| Bluelink+ Connected Car System | — | std |
| Controller OTA update capability | — | std |
| Front Dual USB Type-C ports (1 data/charge + 1 charge port (27W)) | — | std |
| HD Radio™ Technology | — | 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 | — |
| Second row Dual USB ports (27W charging power) | — | std |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports | std | — |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (3-month trial subscription) | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ | — | std |
Convenience11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Toyota Corolla CrossL FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Proximity key entry with push button start | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | — | std |
| Power door locks | — | std |
| Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature | std | — |
| Power Window Switches - Driver auto down/up | — | 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 |
| Two front USB-C charging outlets | std | — |
| 12-volt outlet (2) - Front (1) / cargo (1) | — | std |
Climate5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Toyota Corolla CrossL FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| After-Blow logic | — | std |
| Cabin air filter | — | std |
| Manual air conditioning | — | std |
| Manual air conditioning with air filter and rear-seat vents | std | — |
| Rear seat heater ducts | — | std |
Seating6 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Toyota Corolla CrossL FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 Split fold-down & reclining rear seatback with adjustable head restraint | — | std |
| 4-way manual passenger seat | std | — |
| 5-passenger seating with fabric-trimmed 60/40 split fold-flat second-row seats with adjustable outboard headrests | std | — |
| Cloth-trimmed seats (stain- and odor-resistant) | — | std |
| Remote release folding rear seats (from cargo) | — | std |
| Rear center armrest with cupholders | — | std |
| 6-way adjustable driver's seat | std | std |
Interior31 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Toyota Corolla CrossL FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2" Multi-Information Display | — | std |
| 3-spoke steering wheel | — | std |
| 7-in. digital gauge cluster | std | — |
| Assist grips (4) | — | std |
| Bag hook - 2nd row seat back | — | std |
| Black door interior handles | std | — |
| Center console with armrest | std | — |
| Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off | — | std |
| Cruise control buttons | — | std |
| Cupholders, Dual - Front center console-mounted | — | std |
| Door handles - Metal paint | — | std |
| Dual sun visors and vanity mirrors | std | — |
| Four cup holders | std | — |
| Front center console - Fixed armrest storage box | — | std |
| Glove compartment with Damper | — | std |
| I/P switch illumination (hazard) | — | std |
| Illuminated power window switches | — | std |
| Overhead console with map lights, Safety Connect® button | std | — |
| Passenger-side glove compartment | std | — |
| Rear coat hanger (1) | — | std |
| Roof trim - Gray | — | std |
| Standard shift boot | std | — |
| Standard tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, Bluetooth® hands-free phone voice-command, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) controls | std | — |
| Tilt & Telescoping steering wheel | — | std |
| Inside rearview mirror - Manual day/night | — | 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 |
Exterior28 differ · 30 listed
| Feature | Toyota Corolla CrossL FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Bi-LED headlights (Projector-type) | std | — |
| Acoustic Laminated Windshield | — | std |
| All chrome badging | std | — |
| Automatic headlights | — | std |
| Bi-LED headlights (high/low beam) | — | std |
| Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights with Automatic High Beams (AHB), and bulb turn signals | std | — |
| Black grille | std | — |
| Black rocker body panels and black overfenders | std | — |
| Body color door handles | — | std |
| Bodycolor side mirror housing | — | std |
| Chrome upper door window molding | — | std |
| Color-keyed outside door handles | std | — |
| Front variable intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| Heated outside mirrors | std | — |
| Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable) | — | std |
| LED combination taillights with bulb turn signal and stop lamp | std | — |
| LED front turn signals | — | std |
| LED taillights / LED license plate lights | std | — |
| Matte-black heated power outside mirrors | std | — |
| Rain-sensing Wipers | std | — |
| Shark-fin roof antenna | — | std |
| Side sills - Material Black | — | std |
| Spare Tire - Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | std | — |
| Rear window defroster with timer | — | std |
| Solar glass - Front Door, Windshield | — | std |
| Mud Guards - Front/Rear | — | opt |
| Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | — | std |
| Spare Tire - Compact Temporary Tire | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | std |
| Rear spoiler - Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor | std | std |
Powertrain3 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Toyota Corolla CrossL FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| AWD Lock | — | opt |
| Drive Mode - Center-console mounted | — | std |
| Idle Stop & Go | — | std |
| Drive Type - FWD | std | std |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Toyota Corolla CrossL FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tow Hitch | — | opt |
| 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 Corolla Cross
Safety Signal 85 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 1 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 29 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Hybrid Propulsion System (8), Unspecified (7), Power Train (6)
Top recalls
- critical Hybrid Propulsion System 25V869000 · 55,405 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 Corolla CrossL FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $25,035 (base trim) | $29,700 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $25,035 – $33,430 9 trims | $29,700 – $48,900 21 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | PHEV, HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Corolla Cross | Tucson FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 32 | 28 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,100 | $2,400 |
| 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 Corolla Cross or the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?
The Hyundai Tucson wins clearly, 90 to 82.7, on tech & comfort, space & cargo, performance. The Toyota Corolla Cross is ahead on price and fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Hyundai Tucson scores 90 and the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross 82.7. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross or the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?
The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross starts lower — $25,035 against $29,700, a gap of $4,665 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross or the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?
2026 Toyota Corolla Cross: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 1 recall. 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 Corolla Cross and the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?
Where the 2026 Hyundai Tucson wins: it lists 33 standard driver-assist features against 17, lists more comfort and tech equipment (49.5 points against 20 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and holds 41.2 cu ft behind the second row against 24. Where the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (29 against 100 filed with NHTSA) and starts $4,665 lower ($25,035 against $29,700 base MSRP). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.