2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid vs. 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Review

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2025 Hyundai
Tucson Hybrid

MSRP*: $33,365 to $41,195
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2024 Toyota
Grand Highlander

MSRP*: $43,320 to $53,795
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MPG - City 37 - 38 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 36 - 38 MPG 26 - 28 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 80.0 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 231-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 231 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 182.7 - 184.1 in 201.4 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 38.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 38.7 - 39.5 in
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Toyota Grand Highlander, with comparable head- and legroom. The Toyota Grand Highlander will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid as you will with the Toyota Grand Highlander, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is a better financial choice over the Toyota Grand Highlander, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is much slimmer than the Toyota Grand Highlander, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Handling
The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid has the same turning radius as the Toyota Grand Highlander, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Grand Highlander is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid has a little less horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Grand Highlander. The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Grand Highlander.