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2020 Hyundai TUCSON vs. 2020 Toyota RAV4

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Hyundai TUCSON and 2020 Toyota RAV4 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 2020 Hyundai TUCSON and the 2020 Toyota RAV4.

When we compare the 2020 Hyundai TUCSON's and the 2020 Toyota RAV4's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Hyundai TUCSON has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2020 Toyota RAV4 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Hyundai TUCSON's and the 2020 Toyota RAV4's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Toyota RAV4 is a better car than the 2020 Hyundai TUCSON.

Pricing: A used 2020 Hyundai TUCSON ranges from $16,433 to $24,998 while a used 2020 Toyota RAV4 is priced between $21,115 to $32,498.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Hyundai TUCSON loses 39.5 percent of its value and the 2020 Toyota RAV4 loses 28.7 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Toyota RAV4 retains 10.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Hyundai TUCSON.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai TUCSON is 8.1 out of 10 while the Toyota RAV4's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai TUCSON being ranked 13 out of 19 Best Small SUVs and the Toyota RAV4 being ranked 2 out of 19. Out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs, the Hyundai TUCSON is ranked 33 and the Toyota RAV4 is ranked 5.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai TUCSON is 7.5 out of 10. For the Toyota RAV4 the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Toyota RAV4 an advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai TUCSON.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Hyundai TUCSON’s base engine makes 161 horsepower, and the 2020 Toyota RAV4 base engine makes 203 horsepower. The TUCSON is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 459 miles. The RAV4 is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 508 miles. This gives the 2020 Toyota RAV4 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Hyundai TUCSON. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/compact SUVs, the 2020 Toyota RAV4 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The 2020 Hyundai TUCSON has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2020 Toyota RAV4 has higher safety ratings than the 2020 Hyundai TUCSON, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.68 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$23,550

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$24,855

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$22,995 - $26,645

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$25,950

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$24,855

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$22,995 - $26,645

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$20,502

Price Range:

$16,433 - $24,998

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$22,143

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$18,125 - $26,362

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

577

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

56,157

# Good or Great Deals:

199

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$26,362

Price Range:

$21,115 - $32,498

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$22,143

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$18,125 - $26,362

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

719

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

60,562

# Good or Great Deals:

154

Hyundai TUCSON Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

7.5 / 10

Retained Value:

8.0 / 10

Safety:

8.7 / 10

Toyota RAV4 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.8 / 10

Reliability:

8.5 / 10

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Hyundai TUCSON

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

7.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

6.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

5.9 - 9.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

16.8%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Toyota RAV4

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

8.9

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

6.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

5.9 - 9.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

40.7%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

3.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.2 - 21

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

8.1

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

3.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.2 - 21

Hyundai TUCSON Rankings

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

2 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

6 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for Teens

6 / 7

Best Small SUVs for Teens

6 / 6

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

7 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

7 / 13

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

8 / 67

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

8 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

8 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

9 / 30

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

11 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

11 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

11 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

12 / 19

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

12 / 14

Best Small SUVs

13 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

14 / 20

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

18 / 59

Best Off-road Small SUVs

19 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

20 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

25 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

27 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

28 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

32 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

32 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs

33 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

37 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

44 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

45 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

54 / 67

Toyota RAV4 Rankings

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

1 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

1 / 21

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

1 / 20

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

1 / 19

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

1 / 14

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

1 / 4

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 39

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 34

Best Small SUVs

2 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

2 / 19

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 39

Most Reliable Small SUVs

3 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

3 / 13

Best Crossover SUVs

5 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

5 / 30

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

5 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

6 / 19

Best Family Small SUVs

6 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

7 / 19

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 39

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

9 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

9 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

10 / 19

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 39

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Best Family Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

16 / 19

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

18 / 39

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 39

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

19 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

19 / 19

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

22 / 59

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

25 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

29 / 39

Safest Crossover SUVs

30 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

32 / 39

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

33 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

34 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

35 / 39

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

36 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

37 / 39

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

38 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

45 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

65 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

66 / 67

Summary Review

The Hyundai Tucson is a five-passenger SUV with an upscale cabin and plenty of room for cargo and people. The current Tucson was redesigned for the 2022 model year, with new models costing an average of $29,524 and 3-year-old models averaging $20,667.

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Summary Review

The Toyota RAV4 is a compact crossover with seating for five. The current Toyota RAV4 was redesigned for the 2019 model year, with new models averaging $31,101 and 3-year-old models averaging $23,510.

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Pros and Cons

  • High quality cabin materials
  • Plenty of standard safety equipment
  • Comfortable ride

  • Tricky capacitive infotainment controls
  • No volume knob
  • No wireless Apple CarPlay with large screen

Pros and Cons

  • Reputation for durability
  • Gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid models available
  • Rugged SUV-like capability with the TRD Pro Off-Road trim

  • Lackluster driving experience
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto late to arrive
  • Cumbersome touchscreen controls

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2020 Hyundai TUCSON Trim Levels

Limited, SE, SEL, Sport, Ultimate, Value

2020 Toyota RAV4 Trim Levels

Adventure, LE, Limited, TRD Off-Road, XLE, XLE Premium

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:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.68 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

161 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque:

150 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.049 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

203 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque:

184 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.060 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

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 / 28 / 25

Range (city/hwy):

377 / 459 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


27 / 35 / 30

Range (city/hwy):

392 / 508 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Available

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Quad Seats:

N/A

Wifi:

Standard

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

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:

55.5 inches

Cargo Space:

31 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

61.9 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

133.2 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.5 inches

Front Leg Room:

41 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.4 inches

Cargo Space:

37.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

69.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

136.4 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3309 lbs

Width:

72.8 inches

Height:

64.8 inches

Length:

176.4 inches

Wheelbase:

105.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.4 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3370 lbs

Width:

73 inches

Height:

67 inches

Length:

180.9 inches

Wheelbase:

105.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.4 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

225/60R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

225/65R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Noir Pearl

Blue

Aqua Blue / Dusk Blue

Brown

Sage Brown

Gray

Magnetic Force

Red

Gemstone Red

Silver

Stellar Silver

White

White Cream / Winter White

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Blue Flame

Brown

Not available

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Red

Ruby Flare Pearl

Silver

Silver Sky Metallic

White

Super White

Interior Colors

Beige

Beige

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

Interior Colors

Beige

Nutmeg

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

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