Hyundai Tucson vs Toyota Highlander
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The key differences
The Toyota Highlander is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 188 hp, 11 hp more than the Hyundai Tucson's best.
The Toyota Highlander is 540 mm (21 in) longer than the Hyundai Tucson.
Typical kerb weights are 2,025 kg for the Toyota Highlander and 1,478 kg for the Hyundai Tucson.
In the US, the Hyundai Tucson has the better EPA rating at up to 38 mpg combined, against 35 mpg for the Toyota Highlander.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Hyundai Tucson | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| On sale since | — | — |
| Power | 114–177 hp (85–132 kW) | 188 hp (140 kW) |
| Torque | 192–416 Nm | 268–438 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9–12.1 s | — |
| Top speed | 175–205 km/h | — |
| Engines in Europe | 6 | 1 |
| Best economy (Europe) | 5.3 l/100 km | 7 l/100 km |
| US combined economy | 26–38 mpg | 24–35 mpg |
| Electric range (US) | 420 mi | — |
| Length | 4,510 mm (178 in) | 5,050 mm (199 in) |
| Width | 1,865 mm (73 in) | 1,989 mm (78 in) |
| Height | 1,650 mm (65 in) | 1,709 mm (67 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm (106 in) | 3,051 mm (120 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,478 kg (3,258 lb) | 2,025 kg (4,464 lb) |
| Sold in | United States, South Africa | United States |