2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid vs. Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid

2025 RAV4
RAV4
2025 Tucson
Tucson

Overview

Features

2025 RAV4

2025Tucson

Base MSRP

$44,265

$39,730

Engine

2.5L inline 4-cylinder

1.6L Smartstream inline 4-cylinder

Horsepower

302

261

Estimated Combined Fuel Economy (mpg)

94

77

Cargo Space

33.5

31.9

Cargo capacity rear seat down (cuft)

69.8

66.3

Headroom (front/rear)

37.7 / 39.5

40.1 / 39.5

Shoulder Room (front/rear)

57.8 / 56.4

57.6 / 56.0

Leg Room (front/rear)

41.0 / 37.8

41.4 / 39.5

Folding Rear Seats

60/40 split

60/40 split

Seats

5

5

The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has a starting MSRP of $44,265, while the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD has a starting MSRP of $39,730. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy rating of 94 MPGe, while the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD has an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy rating of 80 MPGe. Both the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD and the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD have a seating capacity of five.


With the rear seats up, the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has a cargo capacity of 33.5 cu. ft., while the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD has a cargo capacity of 31.9 cu. ft. With the rear seats down, the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has a cargo capacity of 69.8 cu. ft., while the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD has a cargo capacity of 66.3 cu. ft.

Pricing

Features

2025 RAV4

2025Tucson

Base MSRP

$44,265

$39,730

 

The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has a starting MSRP of $44,265, while the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD has a starting MSRP of $39,730.

Hybrid & Electric

Features

2025 RAV4

2025Tucson

Battery kWh (max)

18.12

13.80

Battery type

Lithium Ion

Lithium Ion

Hybrid type

Active Hybrid

Active Hybrid

Plug-in

Standard

Standard

Both the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD and the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD have plug-in hybrid systems.

Engine

Features

2025 RAV4

2025Tucson

Compressor

Not Available

Turbo, Standard

Engine

2.5L inline 4-cylinder

1.6L Smartstream inline 4-cylinder

Horsepower

302

261

The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has 302 net combined horsepower, while the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD has 268 net combined horsepower. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has a 2.5L inline 4-cylinder engine, while the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD has a 1.6L Smartstream inline 4-cylinder engine.

 

Fuel Economy

Features

2025 RAV4

2025Tucson

Estimated Combined Fuel Economy (mpg)

94

77

The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy rating of 94 MPGe, while the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD has an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy rating of 80 MPGe.

Transmission

Features

2025 RAV4

2025Tucson

Drive

AWD

AWD

Transmission Speeds

Variable

6

Both the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE and the 2025 Hyundai Tucson PHEV SEL have All-Wheel Drive (AWD). The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has variable transmission speeds, while the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD has six transmission speeds.

Safety and Driver Assist

Features

2025 RAV4

2025Tucson

Blind spot warning sensor

Standard

Standard

Collision warning system activates at low speed

Front And Rear

Front And Rear

Collision warning system includes automatic braking

Yes

Yes

Cornering brake control

Standard

Not Available

Cross-traffic alert (front / rear)

Not Available / Standard

Standard / Standard

Day Time Running Lights

Standard

Standard

Electronic traction control

Standard

Standard

Front airbags (driver / passenger)

Standard / Standard

Standard / Standard

Hill holder

Standard

Standard

Knee airbags (driver / passenger)

Standard / Not Available

Not Available / Not Available

LATCH system

Standard

Standard

Lane departure warning

Standard

Standard

Lane departure warning activates steering

Yes

Yes

Low tire pressure warning

Standard

Standard

Power steering

Standard

Standard

Rear parking distance sensors

Standard Camera

Standard Rearview Camera Camera

Side airbags (front / rear / third row)

Standard / Not Available / Not Available

Standard / Standard / Not Available

Side curtain airbags (front only / front and rear / all three rows)

Not Available / Standard / Not Available

Not Available / Standard / Not Available

Stability control

Standard

Standard

Both the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD and the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD have standard driver and passenger front airbags. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has a standard driver knee airbag, while the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD does not have a driver knee airbag.

Comfort and Convenience

Features

2025 RAV4

2025Tucson

Adaptive cruise control

Yes

Yes

Automatic high beams

Standard

Standard

Climate control type

Auto

Auto

Climate control zones

2

2

Coming home device

Optional

Not Available

Electronic parking brake

Standard

Standard

Folding Rear Seats

60/40 split

60/40 split

Front seat height adjustment (driver / passenger)

Electric / -

Electric / -

Heated door mirrors (driver / passenger)

Standard / Standard

Standard / Standard

Intermittent windshield wiper type

Variable, Optional Automatic

Variable

Multi-function steering wheel

Standard

Standard

Smart key

Standard

Standard, Proximity Key

Steering wheel adjustment (height / telescopic / easy entry)

Standard / Standard / Not Available

Standard / Standard / Not Available

One-touch power windows (driver / passenger / rear)

Standard / Standard / Standard

Standard / Standard / Not Available

Heated steering wheel

Optional

Not Available

The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has standard one-touch power windows for the driver, passenger, and rear windows. The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD has standard driver and passenger one-touch power windows, but it does not have rear one-touch power windows. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has an optional heated steering wheel, while the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD does not have a heated steering wheel.

Infotainment

Features

2025 RAV4

2025Tucson

Android Auto compatible

Standard

Standard

Apple CarPlay compatible

Standard

Standard

Navigation system

Standard

Not Available

Satellite radio

Standard

Standard

Speakers

6

6

Telematics system

Safety Connect®

Blue Link®

Voice activation

Standard

Standard

The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has a standard navigation system, while the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD does not have a navigation system. Both the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD and the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD have six speakers.

 

Interior

Features

2025 RAV4

2025Tucson

12V power outlet (front / rear / cargo)

Standard / Not Available / Standard

Standard / Not Available / Standard

Armrest (front / rear)

Standard / Standard

Standard / Standard

Cupholders (front / rear)

Standard / Standard

Standard / Standard

Overhead console storage

Standard

Standard

Reading lights (front / rear)

Standard / Not Available

Standard / Standard

Seats

5

5

Cargo area cover

Standard

Optional

Front sunroof

Optional

Not Available

The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has a standard cargo area cover, while the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD has an optional cargo area cover. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has an optional front sunroof, while the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD does not have a front sunroof. Both the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD and the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD have a seating capacity of five.

 

Warranty

Features

2025 RAV4

2025Tucson

Hybrid battery warranty (months / mi)

120 / 150000

120 / 100000

Powertrain warranty (months / miles)

60 / 60000

120 / 100000

Roadside assistance (months / miles)

24 / 9999999

60 / 9999999

Whole vehicle warranty (months / miles)

36 / 36000

60 / 60000

The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD comes with ToyotaCare, a no-additional cost plan that covers normal factory scheduled maintenance for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, while the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD comes with Hyundai Complimentary Maintenance for 3 years or 36,000 miles. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has 24/7 Roadside Assistance for 2 years/unlimited mileage, while the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD has 5 years, unlimited mileage roadside assistance. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has a 120-month/150,000-mile Hybrid Battery warranty, while the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD has a 120-month/100,000-mile Hybrid Battery warranty.

Exterior

Features

2025 RAV4

2025Tucson

Cargo door type

Liftgate

Liftgate

Disc brakes

4

4

Hands free rear doors (rear driver / rear passenger)

No / No

No / No

Headlights

LED

LED

Side mirror indicator lights (driver / passenger)

Standard / Standard

Not Available / Not Available

Spare/Temporary Tire

Standard

Not Available

The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has a standard spare/temporary tire, while the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD does not have a spare/temporary tire. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has standard side mirror indicator lights, while the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD does not have side mirror indicator lights. 

 

Suspension

Features

2025 RAV4

2025Tucson

Stabilizer bar (front / rear)

Standard / Standard

Standard / Standard

Both the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD and the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD have standard front and rear stabilizer bars.

Dimensions

Features

2025 RAV4

2025Tucson

Curb weight (lbs)

4235

4121

Headroom (front/rear)

37.7 / 39.5

40.1 / 39.5

Leg Room (front/rear)

41.0 / 37.8

41.4 / 39.5

Overall height (in)

67.0

66.3

Overall length (in)

180.9

182.7

Overall width (in)

73.0

73.4

Shoulder Room (front/rear)

57.8 / 56.4

57.6 / 56.0

Wheelbase (in)

105.9

108.5

Cargo Space

33.5

31.9

Cargo capacity rear seat down (cuft)

69.8

66.3

With the rear seats up, the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has a cargo capacity of 33.5 cu. ft., while the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD has a cargo capacity of 31.9 cu. ft. With the rear seats down, the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD has a cargo capacity of 69.8 cu. ft., while the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD has a cargo capacity of 66.3 cu. ft.

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