2015 Hyundai TUCSON vs. 2016 Hyundai TUCSON
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2015 Hyundai TUCSON and 2016 Hyundai TUCSON contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2015 Hyundai TUCSON and the 2016 Hyundai TUCSON.
When comparing the 2015 Hyundai TUCSON's and the 2016 Hyundai TUCSON's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Hyundai TUCSON has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2016 Hyundai TUCSON has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. The 2015 Hyundai TUCSON and 2016 Hyundai TUCSON have the same overall quality score base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2015 Hyundai TUCSON's and the 2016 Hyundai TUCSON's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Hyundai TUCSON is a better car than the 2015 Hyundai TUCSON.
Pricing: A used 2015 Hyundai TUCSON ranges from $8,330 to $16,892 while a used 2016 Hyundai TUCSON is priced between $9,995 to $18,498.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2015 Hyundai TUCSON and the 2016 Hyundai TUCSON both lose 39.5 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai TUCSON is 8.1 out of 10. Hyundai TUCSON is ranked 13 out of 19 Best Small SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs, the Hyundai TUCSON is ranked 33 and the Hyundai TUCSON is ranked 33 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Hyundai TUCSON is 7.5 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2015 Hyundai TUCSON and the 2016 Hyundai TUCSON makes 164 horsepower. The TUCSON is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 444 miles. The TUCSON is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 508 miles. This gives the 2016 Hyundai TUCSON the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2015 Hyundai TUCSON. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/compact SUVs, the 2015 Hyundai TUCSON has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, and cargo space. The 2016 Hyundai TUCSON has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear head room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Hyundai TUCSON has an average safety rating of 4.68 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$21,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$23,173
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$20,150 - $26,255
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$22,700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$23,470
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$21,795 - $24,995
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,362
Price Range:
$8,330 - $16,892
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$13,241
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$10,060 - $17,781
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
168
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
101,160
# Good or Great Deals:
62
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$14,425
Price Range:
$9,995 - $18,498
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$14,645
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$12,498 - $18,284
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
500
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
92,615
# Good or Great Deals:
182
Hyundai TUCSON Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
8.7 / 10
Hyundai TUCSON Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Hyundai TUCSON
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
1.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
0.8 - 4.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
16.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Hyundai TUCSON
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
2.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
1.8 - 5.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
16.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 10
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.4 - 8.5
Hyundai TUCSON Rankings
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54 out of / 67Hyundai TUCSON Rankings
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54 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2015 Hyundai TUCSON Trim Levels
GLS, Limited, SE
2016 Hyundai TUCSON Trim Levels
Eco, Limited, SE, Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.68 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.68 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
164 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
151 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
164 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
151 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 444 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 31 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
377 / 508 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
25.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
127.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
31 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
61.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
133.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3232 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
173.2 inches
Wheelbase:
103.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3325 lbs
Width:
72.8 inches
Height:
64.8 inches
Length:
176.2 inches
Wheelbase:
105.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/60R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/60R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Ash Black
Blue
Laguna Blue
Brown
Kona Bronze
Gray
Graphite Gray / Shadow Gray
Red
Garnet Red
Silver
Diamond Silver
White
Winter White
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Ash Black / Black Noir Pearl
Blue
Caribbean Blue
Brown
Not available
Gray
Coliseum Gray
Red
Not available
Silver
Chromium Silver / Molten Silver
White
Dazzling White / Winter White
Orange
Sedona Sunset
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Gray
Gray