Hyundai Tucson vs Toyota Corolla

Name: Toyota Corolla
Brand: Toyota
Rating: 4.6 (1680 reviews)

Hyundai Tucson $42,075

Toyota Corolla $28,799 – $29,500

AI Comparison Summary

Comparing Hyundai Tucson vs Toyota Corolla. Toyota Corolla offers the strongest value on price. Hyundai Tucson leads on expert rating.

Overall Winner Hyundai Tucson

Best Value Toyota Corolla

Top Rated Hyundai Tucson

Fuel Economy Hyundai Tucson

Performance Hyundai Tucson

Winner

8.9/10

4.6/10

$42,075

Rating: 8.9/10

$28,799 – $29,500

Rating: 4.6/10

Specification	Hyundai Tucson	Toyota Corolla

Brand	Hyundai	Toyota
Model	Tucson	Corolla
Year	2026	2026
Type	—	—
Body Style	5-door compact crossover SUV	Compact Sedan

Current Price	$42,075	$28,799 – $29,500
MSRP	$42,075	$29,500
Dealer Price	—	$28,299

Engine	1.6-liter turbocharged GDI inline-four with hybrid electric motor	2.0L Dynamic Force Inline-4
Horsepower	231	169 hp
Torque	258 lb-ft	151 lb-ft
0–60 mph	Approximately 7.1 seconds 0-60 mph	Approx. 8.1 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed	Approximately 120 mph	Approx. 118 mph

Fuel Type	Gasoline-electric hybrid	Gasoline
Mileage / MPG	36 city / 37 highway / 36 combined mpg	35 MPG combined
Range (EV)	Not applicable	N/A
Emissions	Varies by state and certification standard	Meets applicable U.S. federal and state standards
Battery	Lithium-ion polymer hybrid battery	N/A
Charging	Self-charging regenerative hybrid system	N/A

Expert Rating	8.9/10	4.6/10
Community Reviews	0	1680
Performance Score	8.8	8.0
Comfort Score	9.1	8.6
Safety Score	9.3	9.3
Fuel Economy Score	—	9.2
Technology Score	9.4	8.5
Value Score	8.5	9.1

Pros	Strong hybrid performance; Standard all-wheel drive; Spacious interior and cargo area; Excellent technology package; Com...	Excellent reliability reputation; Strong fuel economy; Comprehensive standard safety features; Affordable ownership and...
Cons	Limited trim is relatively expensive; Fuel economy trails some hybrid rivals; Touch-sensitive controls may distract some...	Rear-seat space is moderate for tall adults; Performance is adequate but not sporty; Some premium tech requires higher t...