Source type: Toyota Kenya
Toyota New RAV4 vs Hyundai Tucson
A proper head-to-head in Kenya — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
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Decision summary
Toyota New RAV4 vs Hyundai Tucson: the short answer
New RAV4 and Tucson are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Tucson starts KES 1,370,000 cheaper
New RAV4 from KES 7,820,000 · Tucson from KES 6,450,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | New RAV4 | Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | New RAV4127 kW | Tucson136.8 kW @ 4000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | New RAV4203 Nm | Tucson416.8 Nm @ 2000-2750 rpm |
| Engine Size | New RAV41987 cc | Tucson2000 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | New RAV4Not Officially Disclosed | TucsonNot Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | New RAV4201 mm | Tucson181 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Hyundai Kenya official Tucson model page
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
New RAV4
Strengths
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
General Use
Specification evidence leader
Tucson
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
New RAV4
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Tucson
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | New RAV4 | Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Generation | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift History | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Launched Since | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Version Ending | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Model Year | Not Officially Disclosed | 2026 |
| Production Status | Active | active |
| Segment | Kenya-market SUV | Family SUV |
| Vehicle Type | SUV | SUV |
| Spec | New RAV4 | Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4600 mm | 4500 mm |
| Width | 1855 mm | 1865 mm |
| Height | 1675 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 201 mm | 181 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 201 mm | 166 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 l | 54 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 580 l | 620 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1735 kg | 1650 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2115 kg | 2190 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 390 kg | 540 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 800 kg | 1900 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.5 m | 5.5 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
In depth: how these cars differ
This New RAV4 and Tucson comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for Kenya. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: New RAV4 53 vs Tucson 66.
Efficiency index: New RAV4 50 vs Tucson 55.
Safety-equipment index: New RAV4 94 vs Tucson 82.
Practicality index: New RAV4 64 vs Tucson 72.
Ownership-cover index: New RAV4 not separately scored vs Tucson not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Model imagery
New RAV4 and Tucson image comparison
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Toyota New RAV4
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Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence-index readout
Tucson leads by 3 points
New RAV4 and Tucson are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
69
/100
Lead
3
points
Data
65%
source coverage
69
#1
Evidence leader
Tucson
Performance
66
Efficiency
55
Safety
82
Practicality
72
Leads by 3 points
66
#2
New RAV4
Performance
53
Efficiency
50
Safety
94
Practicality
64
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Tucson +13
Efficiency
Tucson +5
Safety
New RAV4 +12
Practicality
Tucson +8
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tucson
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
82/100
Practicality
72/100
New RAV4
Performance
53/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tucson leads. However, New RAV4 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Kenya.
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New RAV4 vs Tucson questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Kenya on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.