2021 Toyota RAV4 vs 2021 Hyundai Tucson: Choose the most versatile option

The Toyota RAV4 was always popular, but it is now the best-selling compact SUV in Canada and the most popular non-truck vehicle in the country. The RAV4’s staggering rise to the top of its segment and its industry can be explained in multiple ways starting with its impressive safety and its multiple engine options.

Want a hybrid? Check. Want a plug-in hybrid? Check. Want over 200 horsepower? Check. Over 1,000 litres of cargo space? Check. You won’t have any difficulty finding the perfect model for your needs in the 2021 Toyota RAV4 lineup. That’s how it stands out from the 2021 Hyundai Tucson. Let’s take a closer look.

More Power in the 2021 Toyota RAV4

When looking at available engines in both the RAV4 and Tucson lineups, there is really no competition. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 offers the most powerful engine in the segment while also offering two hybrid options. You won’t find a hybrid in the 2021 Tucson lineup. The RAV4 begins with a 2.5L four-cylinder engine that produces 203 horsepower which is over 42 more horsepower than the Tucson’s entry-level engine and over 20 more than its most powerful variant. The Tucson offers 161 horsepower standard and only 181 horsepower in its most powerful engine. The RAV4 Hybrid has 219 horsepower while the new plug-in hybrid has 302 horsepower.

The gas-powered AWD RAV4 achieves a fuel efficiency of 9.2 litres per 100 kilometres in the city, and just over 7.0 litres per 100 kilometres on the highway. The 2021 Hyundai Tucson averages 9.0 litres per 100 kilometres out of the gate while the 2021 Tucson’s most powerful engine averages around 10.0 litres per 100 kilometres despite having quite a bit less power than the RAV4. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is even more efficient with an average of roughly 6.0 litres per 100 kilometres.

Cargo capacity in the RAV4 is rated at 1059 litres, compared to just 877 litres in the Tucson. The RAV4 offers you more utility when you need it and has a towing capacity that reaches 3,500 pounds.

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