2015 Hyundai Tucson vs 2015 Toyota RAV4

2015 Hyundai Tucson

2015 Toyota RAV4

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AWD 4-Door GLS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Tucson AWD 4-Door GLS	21	25	$22,235	$23,150
Tucson AWD 4-Door Limited	20	25	$26,531	$27,950
Tucson AWD 4-Door Limited PZEV	20	25	$26,531	$27,950
Tucson AWD 4-Door SE	20	25	$24,198	$25,200
Tucson AWD 4-Door SE PZEV	20	25	$24,198	$25,200
Tucson FWD 4-Door GLS	23	29	$20,821	$21,650
Tucson FWD 4-Door Limited	21	28	$25,121	$26,450
Tucson FWD 4-Door SE	21	28	$22,772	$23,700

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AWD 4-Door LE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RAV4 AWD 4-Door LE	22	29	$23,451	$25,080
RAV4 AWD 4-Door Limited	22	29	$27,910	$29,850
RAV4 AWD 4-Door XLE	22	29	$24,908	$26,640
RAV4 FWD 4-Door LE	24	31	$22,142	$23,680
RAV4 FWD 4-Door Limited	24	31	$26,601	$28,450
RAV4 FWD 4-Door XLE	24	31	$23,599	$25,240

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,235

$23,451

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,150

$25,080

Monthly Payment Estimate

$386 / month

$418 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Hyundai Tucson is a stylish choice in the compact crossover segment, with solid but unexciting powertrains and a strong feature set.

The 2015 Toyota RAV4 is a practical crossover with confident handling. Just know that driving enjoyment is not its strong point.

TCC Likes

Strong, efficient engines
Improved ride and handling
Decent interior space

Clean styling
Responsive six-speed automatic
Standard rearview camera and Bluetooth

TCC Dislikes

Steering feels artificial
Not very quick
Undesirable leather upholstery

No higher-output engine option
No third-row seat
Back seat feels flat

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

55.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

42.6

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

54.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

38.7

37.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

39.8

Second Hip Room (in)

53.4

48.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

57.3

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

38.9

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

65.2

65.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

103.9

104.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.7

72.6

Track Width, Front (in)

62.4

61.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.7

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

173.2

179.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

25.7

38.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

55.8

73.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

25.7

38.4

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

10.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.3

15.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.7

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/60HR17

P225/65HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/60HR17

P225/65HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1000

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3373

3550

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

151 @ 4000

172 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

164 @ 6200

176 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.65

4.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.77

1.42

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.50

4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.58

1.90

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

0.61

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.16

3.30

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Tucson

Toyota RAV4

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.7

7.1

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

6.0

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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