Head-to-head
2026 Hyundai Tucson vs 2026 Toyota Crown Signia
The Hyundai Tucson wins clearly, 91.2 to 84.8, on price, tech & comfort, space & cargo. The Toyota Crown Signia is ahead on fuel & range and safety.
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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 Crown Signia is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact SUV. The most efficient version, the Crown Signia AWD, is EPA-rated at 38 mpg combined. NHT…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Hyundai Tucson
Clear winThe Hyundai Tucson wins clearly, 91.2 to 84.8, on price, tech & comfort, space & cargo. The Toyota Crown Signia is ahead on fuel & range and safety.
Price 2026 Hyundai Tucson leads by 33.2
Fuel & range 2026 Toyota Crown Signia leads by 26.8
Tech & comfort 2026 Hyundai Tucson leads by 25.3
| Category · weight | 2026 Toyota Crown Signiaoverall 84.8 | 2026 Hyundai Tucsonoverall 91.2 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 66.8 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 73.2 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 94.7 | 80.5 | ||||||||||||
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 | 77.7 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 99.7 | ||||||||||||
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 | 91.2 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Toyota Crown Signia: base trim XLE AWD · 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 starts $14,790 lower ($29,700 against $44,490 base MSRP).
- It lists 33 standard driver-assist features against 26.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (49.5 points against 37 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia answers
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 74).
- It costs $650 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,750 against $2,400).
What they share
- 5 seats.
- 178 lb-ft.
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.
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Specifications side by side
51 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $44,490 | $29,700 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2,487 cc | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5-Liter Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder with EV Mode | 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 | 188 hp | 187 hp |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 39 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 38 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 37 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | Front: 3.412 / Rear: 10.781 | 3.648 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 7.1 in |
| Overall height | 64 in | 65.6 in |
| Overall length | 194 in | 183 in |
| Overall width | 74 in | 73.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 112 in | 109 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 68.8 cu-ft | 80.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 25.8 cu-ft | 41.2 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 96.5 cu-ft | 147 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 37.7 in | 40.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.1 in | 39.5 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.1 in | 41.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,210 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,210 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,180 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut 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) rack parallel-type | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS), rack and pinion, column-mounted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.8 ft | 38.6 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 328 mm | 325 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 318 mm | 300 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 7 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 225/55R19 | 235/65R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.5 gal | 14.3 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Toyota Connected Services | Bluelink+ |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 120 months | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57 in | 57.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55 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
167 features · differences first, then sharedSafety33 differ · 46 listed
| Feature | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection (sensor fusion-type) | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Junction Turning Detection | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | — | 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's-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts | std | — |
| 5-position seatbelt reminder | — | std |
| Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm | — | std |
| Bodyside reinforcements | — | std |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Brake Hold function | std | — |
| Collision sensors: deactivate high-voltage battery | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury-Lessening (WIL) seats | std | — |
| Eight airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, and front and rear curtain shield airbags | std | — |
| Electric Parking Brake (EPB) | std | — |
| Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column | std | — |
| Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones | std | — |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | — | 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 |
| Rear-Seat Reminder | std | — |
| Side air curtains with rollover sensors | — | std |
| Side-impact door beams | std | — |
| Steering wheel haptic feedback (for LKA and BCA) | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 (TSS 3.0) — Pre-Collision System w/Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert w/Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA) | std | — |
| Vehicle Proximity Notification System (VPNS) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC) | std | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | std |
| Airbags (Front - Advanced): Driver (1) / Front passenger (1) | std | std |
| Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) airbags (2) | std | std |
| Rearview camera with Parking Guidance | std | std |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | 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 |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
| Immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) w/ Individual Tire Indicator | std | std |
Infotainment23 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3" color touchscreen with AM/FM, HD Radio™, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio system with 6-speakers (ccNC Lite) | — | std |
| Safety Connect® — Includes Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Remote Connect — Remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. Depending on grade, allows you to lock/unlock doors, start and stop the vehicle, locate your last parked location, check vehicle status and monitor guest drivers. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Remote Connect — Remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. Depending on grade, allows you to lock/unlock doors, start and stop the vehicle, locate your last parked location, check vehicle status and monitor guest drivers. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Safety Connect® — Includes Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| 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 |
| Remote Connect — Remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. Depending on grade, allows you to lock/unlock doors, start and stop the vehicle, locate your last parked location, check vehicle status and monitor guest drivers. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Safety Connect® — Includes Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with 6-speakers, wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription | std | — |
| 12.3" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation (ccNC) | 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. | std | — |
| Five USB-C charge ports — two front/two rear/one in console | 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. Subscription required. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (3-month trial subscription) | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ | — | std |
| Wireless Device Quick Charging 15W | std | — |
Convenience11 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-free Smart Liftgate with auto open & adjustable height setting | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | — | std |
| One 12V/120W auxiliary power outlet in front console | std | — |
| Power door locks | — | 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 |
| 12-volt outlet (2) - Front (1) / cargo (1) | — | std |
| Power window with auto up/down and jam protection | std | — |
| Proximity key entry with push button start | std | std |
Climate5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD | 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 |
Seating10 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 8-way power driver's seat | std | — |
| Heated front seats (3-steps) | std | — |
| Ventilated front seats | std | — |
| Heated rear seats (high/medium/low) | std | — |
| 6-way adjustable driver's seat | — | std |
| 8-way power front passenger seat | std | — |
| Cloth-trimmed seats (stain- and odor-resistant) | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed seats | 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 |
Interior26 differ · 30 listed
| Feature | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel (high/low) | std | — |
| 4.2" Multi-Information Display | — | std |
| Auto-dimming Mirror (incl HomeLink) | std | — |
| 12.3" Digital instrument cluster | std | — |
| 3-spoke steering wheel | — | std |
| Assist grips (4) | — | std |
| Bag hook - 2nd row seat back | — | std |
| Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off | — | std |
| Covered center console, armrest and storage | std | — |
| Cruise control buttons | — | std |
| Cupholders, Dual - Front center console-mounted | — | std |
| Door handles - Metal paint | — | 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 |
| Leather-trimmed shift knob | std | — |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | std | — |
| Rear coat hanger (1) | — | std |
| Roof trim - Gray | — | std |
| Tilt & Telescoping steering wheel | — | std |
| Two front and two rear cup holders; two front-door and one rear bottle holder | std | — |
| Inside rearview mirror - Manual day/night | — | std |
| Sunvisors w/ Illumination | std | — |
| Floor mats - Carpeted | — | opt |
| Trip odometer | — | std |
| Front and Rear LED overhead lighting | std | std |
| LED Cargo area light | std | std |
| Seatback map pocket(s) | std | std |
| Sunvisors - Dual vanity mirror with cover, w/ sliding function | std | std |
Exterior26 differ · 29 listed
| Feature | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Bi-LED headlights (Projector-type) | std | — |
| Heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, and power-folding feature | std | — |
| 19-in. multi-spoke machine-finished two-tone alloy wheels | std | — |
| Automatic headlights | — | std |
| Bi-LED headlights (high/low beam) | — | 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 | std | — |
| Front variable intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| Heated outside mirrors | std | — |
| High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass | std | — |
| Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable) | — | std |
| LED front turn signals | — | std |
| LED taillights / LED license plate lights | std | — |
| Low-profile roof rails | 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 | — |
| Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wiper | 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 |
| Acoustic Laminated Windshield | std | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | std |
Powertrain5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| HTRAC AWD, Active On-Demand | std | — |
| Drive Type - FWD | — | std |
| AWD Lock | — | opt |
| Drive Mode - Center-console mounted | — | std |
| Idle Stop & Go | — | std |
Cargo6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD | 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.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Crown Signia
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Hyundai Tucson
Safety Signal 74 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 5
Owner complaints 89 · 18 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Forward Collision Avoidance (49), Unspecified (19), Electrical System (17)
Top recalls
- 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 Crown SigniaXLE AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $44,490 (base trim) | $29,700 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $44,490 – $48,890 2 trims | $29,700 – $48,900 21 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | PHEV, HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Crown Signia AWD | Tucson FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 38 | 28 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,750 | $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 Crown Signia or the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?
The Hyundai Tucson wins clearly, 91.2 to 84.8, on price, tech & comfort, space & cargo. The Toyota Crown Signia is ahead on fuel & range and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Hyundai Tucson scores 91.2 and the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia 84.8. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia or the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson starts lower — $29,700 against $44,490, a gap of $14,790 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia or the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?
2026 Toyota Crown Signia: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2026 Hyundai Tucson: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 5 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 Crown Signia and the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?
Where the 2026 Hyundai Tucson wins: it starts $14,790 lower ($29,700 against $44,490 base MSRP), lists 33 standard driver-assist features against 26, and lists more comfort and tech equipment (49.5 points against 37 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia answers: it has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 74) and costs $650 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,750 against $2,400). What they share: 5 seats and 178 lb-ft.