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Head-to-head, the Tucson Plug-in Hybrid comes up short on both metrics. The EPA says the vehicle can go 32 miles using all-electric power and then 35 mpg combined afterward. The Tucson Plug-in Hybrid slightly exceeded those estimates in Edmunds\u2019 testing, but it wasn\u2019t enough to overcome the RAV4\u2019s big range and mpg advantage.<\/p>\n
Winner: RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid<\/p>\n
Passenger comfort and cargo space<\/p>\n
While the regular hybrid Tucson has more cargo space than the RAV4, that advantage disappears with the plug-in hybrid. In fact, Toyota offers just a little more: 33.6 cubic feet behind the rear seats versus 31.9 cubic feet. In real-world testing, however, Edmunds found that both SUVs provide large, relatively boxy spaces that make loading luggage and gear easy.<\/p>\n
The Tucson\u2019s passenger space advantage is more apparent. The specs show that it has 41.3 inches of rear legroom versus the RAV4\u2019s 37.8 inches. That\u2019s a pretty big gap, and it\u2019s one you\u2019re bound to notice \u2014 both for adults and teenagers, as well as kids in child seats. Edmunds\u2019 editors also found the Hyundai\u2019s plush and supportive front seats more comfortable than the too firm and too high RAV4\u2019s. The Tucson\u2019s ride over bumps is more comfortable, too.<\/p>\n
Winner: Tucson Plug-in Hybrid<\/p>\n
Technology features<\/p>\n
Both the Tucson and RAV4 achieved sky-high infotainment scores of 9.7 out of 10 from the Edmunds testing team in terms of usability and connectivity features. The RAV4\u2019s is also a newer and improved system than what\u2019s found in other Toyotas.<\/p>\n
That said, the Toyota relies on an internet connection for certain key functions like navigation and voice controls, which means that you\u2019ll need to pay for a subscription after the trial period runs out. The Tucson\u2019s are integrated into the system and don\u2019t require an internet connection, though its navigation search capability isn\u2019t as strong.<\/p>\n
The Hyundai comes standard with a large 12.3-inch center touchscreen, whereas the RAV4 offers two sizes: a 10.5-inch unit for less expensive trim levels and a 12.9-inch screen for fancier trims. Overall, the tech you get in these two SUVs is pretty comparable.<\/p>\n
Winner: tie<\/p>\n
Pricing and value<\/p>\n
The base prices for both start just over $42,000 and top out at around $50,000, including destination fees. At that top price, the Tucson is as loaded as it can be. To get up to the Hyundai\u2019s feature content, you still have to add some options to the RAV4 XSE, and that hikes the price beyond $52,000.<\/p>\n
The Tucson also has a higher-quality interior with better-looking and -feeling materials throughout. The RAV4 has taken a step back in this regard for this latest generation. Hyundai\u2019s basic and powertrain warranty coverage is also superior to Toyota\u2019s.<\/p>\n
Winner: Tucson Plug-in Hybrid<\/p>\n
Style and variety<\/p>\n
Toyota offers more versions of its plug-in hybrid than Hyundai does. In addition to the SE and XSE, you can get the outdoorsy Woodland and the sharper-handling GR Sport. Basically, you don\u2019t have to sacrifice distinctive style, functionality or driving enjoyment to go with a plug-in hybrid.<\/p>\n
By contrast, the Tucson is offered in just two trim levels: SEL and Limited. The gas-only Tucson\u2019s XRT trim isn\u2019t available, and even if it were, it\u2019s more of an off-roady appearance package than the more capable Woodland. If you want something a little cooler than the norm, the RAV4 will be more appealing.<\/p>\n
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Winner: RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid<\/p>\n
Edmunds says<\/p>\n
This is a very close call, but ultimately, the RAV4\u2019s significant all-electric range and fuel economy put a big ol\u2019 brick on the scoring scales. The Tucson is more appealing in many ways, but when it comes to the main thing that you\u2019ll want from your plug-in hybrids \u2014 saving on gas \u2014 the RAV4 carries the day.<\/p>\n
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This story was provided to The Associated Press by the automotive website Edmunds. James Riswick is a contributor at Edmunds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019re looking to reduce your gas bills but buying an electric vehicle just isn\u2019t for you, the…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":140644,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[295,294,293],"class_list":["post-140643","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-hyundai","tag-hyundai","tag-hyundai-group","tag-hyundai-motor-group"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/140643","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=140643"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/140643\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/140644"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=140643"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=140643"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=140643"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}