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

Hyundai versus Toyota: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Hyundai versus Toyota pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Hyundai in 17 out of 29 vehicle comparisons. Hyundai also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 16 out of 25 comparisons. Toyota models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 29 out of 29 comparisons.

Hyundai versus Toyota: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Hyundai vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 15 out of 29 model comparisons, with Toyota offering more horsepower in 14 comparisons. Hyundai offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 4 out of 5 comparisons. Toyota offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Toyota offers a greater towing capacity in 9 out of 19 comparisons. Hyundai offers greater towing capacity in 7 out of 19 comparisons, and in 3 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 5 out of 8 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Toyota has the advantage in 7 out of 8 comparisons. Toyota has better safety ratings in 8 out of 23 comparisons while Hyundai has better safety ratings in 7 out of 23 comparisons. Hyundai and Toyota tie for safety in 8 comparisons. Toyota shows higher ratings for retained value in 29 out of 29 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Hyundai has the better car ranking in 1 category: SANTA FE in Best Midsize SUVs. Toyota has better car rankings in 15 categories: Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Prius (hatchback) in Best Hybrid Compact Cars, Toyota Prius (hatchback) in Best Hybrid Hatchbacks, Toyota Camry Hybrid in Best Hybrid Midsize Cars, Toyota Prius (hatchback) in Best Hybrid Small Cars, Toyota Camry in Best Midsize Cars, Toyota Prius (hatchback) in Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV), Toyota Yaris 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 8 categories: Toyota Highlander 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 Prius (hatchback) in Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV), 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 and Toyota each have better car rankings in 4 categories. Hyundai ranks better in the following cases: Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest Crossover SUVs, Hyundai SONATA in Safest Midsize Cars, Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows. Toyota ranks better in the following cases: Toyota bZ4X in Safest Electric SUVs, Toyota Prius (hatchback) in Safest Hybrid Cars, Toyota Highlander Hybrid in Safest Hybrid SUVs, and Toyota Yaris in Safest Small Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Toyota has better car rankings in 7 categories: Toyota RAV4 in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Toyota Camry Hybrid 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 RAV4 in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Hyundai offers 13 SUVs and 6 sedans. In comparison, Toyota offers 14 SUVs, 7 sedans, 2 coupes, 4 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Hyundai offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, 3 electric vehicles, and 1 hydrogen vehicle. Toyota offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 15 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.

Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Toyota offers 17 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.