Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid Blue vs. Hyundai TUCSON Limited
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid Blue and Hyundai TUCSON Limited 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 Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid Blue and the Hyundai TUCSON Limited.
When comparing the Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid Blue's and the Hyundai TUCSON Limited's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid Blue has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Hyundai TUCSON Limited has the advantage in the areas of resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid Blue's and the Hyundai TUCSON Limited's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid Blue is a better car than the Hyundai TUCSON Limited.
Pricing: A used 2025 Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid Blue ranges from $29,267 to $35,818 while a used 2025 Hyundai TUCSON Limited is priced between $31,881 to $42,291. For a new model, the Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid Blue's price is between $33,122 and $36,105, with the Hyundai TUCSON Limited priced between $37,796 and $42,940.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid Blue loses 47.4 percent of its value and the Hyundai TUCSON Limited loses 45.9 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai TUCSON Limited retains 1.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid Blue.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid Blue’s base engine makes 231 horsepower, and the Hyundai TUCSON Limited base engine makes 187 horsepower. The Blue is rated to deliver an average of 38 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 521 miles. The Limited is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 472 miles. This gives the Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid Blue the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai TUCSON Limited. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai TUCSON Limited, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more The Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid Blue, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room and rear head room. The Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid Blue and Hyundai TUCSON Limited are comparable in regards to front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Hyundai TUCSON Limited has higher safety ratings than the Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid Blue, with an average rating of 4.70 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.57 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
33122 - 36105
Starting MSRP:
33465
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
35699
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
28495 - 44565
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
37796 - 42940
Starting MSRP:
38645
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
28836
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
24135 - 30995
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
33491
Price Range:
29267 - 35818
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
39518
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
33748 - 52824
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
36482
Price Range:
31881 - 42291
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
32106
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
28107 - 36583
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
0.36835733
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
0.30618901 - 0.53124407
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)
0.43208374
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)
0.30791758 - 0.51647538
Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
7.6 / 10
Hyundai TUCSON Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid Blue
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
11.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
7.5 - 14.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai TUCSON Limited
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
11.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
9.6 - 15.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.04
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2494367826574875
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
3.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
2.2 - 19.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.352374664010215
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.6 - 16.1
Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid Rankings
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53 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid Trim Levels
Limited, N Line, SEL Convenience
Other Hyundai TUCSON Trim Levels
SE, SEL, SEL Convenience, XRT
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):
4.57 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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.70 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:
231 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
187 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
178 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
38 / 38 / 38
Range (city/hwy):
521 / 521 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):
25 / 33 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
358 / 472 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Air Suspension:
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
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
38.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
146.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
38.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
146.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3770 lbs
Width:
73.4 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
182.7 inches
Wheelbase:
108.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3657 lbs
Width:
73.4 inches
Height:
65.6 inches
Length:
182.7 inches
Wheelbase:
108.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Ash Black
Blue
Deep Sea Metallic
Brown
Cashmere Bronze
Gray
Amazon Gray Metallic / Titan Gray
Red
Ultimate Red Pearl
Silver
Shimmering Silver Metallic
White
Creamy White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray / Gray/Green Accents
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
