Hyundai vs. Toyota

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Hyundai and Toyota contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Hyundai and Toyota cars.

When comparing the Hyundai brand to the Toyota brand, Hyundai has the advantage in the areas of towing capacity and safety. Toyota has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.

Hyundai versus Toyota: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Hyundai versus Toyota pricing, we see lower new vehicle starting prices for both Hyundai and Toyota in 14 out of 28 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Toyota has lower used vehicle starting prices in 12 out of 21 vehicle comparisons. Toyota models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 28 out of 28 comparisons.

Hyundai versus Toyota: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Toyota vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 15 out of 28 model comparisons, with Hyundai offering more horsepower in 13 comparisons. Toyota offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 8 out of 10 comparisons. Hyundai vehicles have higher MPG in 1 comparisons, and both Hyundai and Toyota vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Toyota offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Hyundai offers a greater towing capacity in 9 out of 19 comparisons. Toyota offers greater towing capacity in 8 out of 19 comparisons, and in 2 comparisons Hyundai and Toyota have the same towing capacity.

Hyundai versus Toyota: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Hyundai versus Toyota overall quality ratings shows Toyota with higher quality ratings in 6 out of 7 model comparisons. Hyundai has higher quality ratings in 0 out of 7 comparisons, and both Hyundai and Toyota are tied for overall quality in 1 comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Toyota has the advantage in 7 out of 7 comparisons. Hyundai has better safety ratings in 10 out of 23 comparisons while Toyota has better safety ratings in 8 out of 23 comparisons. Hyundai and Toyota tie for safety in 5 comparisons. Toyota shows higher ratings for retained value in 28 out of 28 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Toyota has better car rankings in 12 categories: Toyota RAV4 in Best 5-seater SUVs, Toyota Sequoia in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Toyota Corolla in Best Compact Cars, Toyota RAV4 in Best Crossover SUVs, Toyota Prius (hatchback) in Best Hybrid Cars, Toyota Camry (hybrid) in Best Hybrid Midsize Cars, Toyota Camry in Best Midsize Cars, Toyota Highlander in Best Midsize SUVs, Toyota Corolla in Best Small Cars, Toyota RAV4 in Best Small SUVs, Toyota Yaris in Best Subcompact Cars, and Toyota Land Cruiser in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Toyota has better car rankings in 7 categories: Toyota RAV4 in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Toyota Prius (hatchback) in Most Reliable Hybrid Cars, Toyota Camry in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Toyota 4Runner in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Toyota Corolla in Most Reliable Small Cars, Toyota RAV4 in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Toyota Land Cruiser in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Hyundai has better car rankings in 2 categories: Hyundai TUCSON in Safest Crossover SUVs and Hyundai IONIQ 5 in Safest Electric SUVs.Toyota has better car rankings in 6 categories: Toyota Prius (hatchback) in Safest Hybrid Cars, Toyota Venza (hybrid) in Safest Hybrid SUVs, Toyota Camry in Safest Midsize Cars, Toyota Highlander in Safest Midsize SUVs, Toyota Corolla Hatchback in Safest Small Cars, and Toyota Highlander in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Toyota has better car rankings in 7 categories: Toyota RAV4 in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Toyota Prius (hatchback) in Best Hybrid Cars for the Money, Toyota Camry in Best Midsize Cars for the Money, Toyota 4Runner in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, Toyota Corolla in Best Small Cars for the Money, Toyota RAV4 in Best Small SUVs for the Money, and Toyota Highlander in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Hyundai offers 11 SUVs and 6 sedans. In comparison, Toyota offers 17 SUVs, 7 sedans, 2 coupes, 5 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Hyundai offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 4 electric vehicles. Toyota offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 17 hybrids, 4 plug-in hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.

Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 13 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Toyota offers 20 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.