Toyota RAV4 HEV vs Hyundai Tucson
A proper head-to-head in Uganda — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
VS
Hyundai Tucson
TUCSON 2.0L Diesel 4x4 8AT GL
Diesel
8-Speed Automatic
Current
UGX 200,000,000
ex-showroom
🔧 416 Nm
⛽ 13.0 km/l
Decision summary
Toyota RAV4 HEV vs Hyundai Tucson: the short answer
RAV4 HEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tucson remains close.
Tucson starts UGX 45,000,000 cheaper
RAV4 HEV from UGX 245,000,000 · Tucson from UGX 200,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | RAV4 HEV | Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | RAV4 HEVNot Officially Disclosed | TucsonNot Officially Disclosed |
| Maximum Torque | RAV4 HEVNot Officially Disclosed | Tucson416 Nm @ 2000-2750 rpm |
| Engine Size | RAV4 HEV2487 cc | Tucson1998 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | RAV4 HEV12.5 km/l | Tucson13.0 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | RAV4 HEV190 mm | Tucson181 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Hyundai Uganda / Motorcare quotation catalogue and model specifications
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
RAV4 HEV
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
Tucson
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
RAV4 HEV
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Tucson
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | RAV4 HEV | Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Generation | Uganda RAV4 Hybrid Electric listing. Match the supplied model year, drivetrain and grade before applying generation-specific equipment or performance figures. | Current market generation |
| Facelift History | No local facelift confirmed | Current-generation specification |
| Facelift Launched Since | Original current-generation version | 2023 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Family SUV | SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger SUV | Passenger SUV |
| Spec | RAV4 HEV | Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4600 mm | 4630 mm |
| Width | 1855 mm | 1865 mm |
| Height | 1685 mm | 1665 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2690 mm | 2755 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 190 mm | 181 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 175 mm | 160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 l | 54 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 580 l | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Kerb Weight | 1755 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2230 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Payload Capacity | 475 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 1500 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 | 1000 mm |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 1030 mm |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 880 mm |
In depth: how these cars differ
This RAV4 HEV and Tucson comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for Uganda. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: RAV4 HEV 55 vs Tucson 62.
Efficiency index: RAV4 HEV 57 vs Tucson 55.
Safety-equipment index: RAV4 HEV 95 vs Tucson 61.
Practicality index: RAV4 HEV 64 vs Tucson 60.
Ownership-cover index: RAV4 HEV 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
RAV4 HEV and Tucson image comparison
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Toyota RAV4 HEV
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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
RAV4 HEV leads by 8 points
RAV4 HEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tucson remains close.
Evidence leader
68
/100
Lead
8
points
Data
57%
source coverage
68
#1
Evidence leader
RAV4 HEV
Performance
55
Efficiency
57
Safety
95
Practicality
64
Leads by 8 points
60
#2
Tucson
Performance
62
Efficiency
55
Safety
61
Practicality
60
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Tucson +7
Efficiency
RAV4 HEV +2
Safety
RAV4 HEV +34
Practicality
RAV4 HEV +4
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
RAV4 HEV
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
64/100
Tucson
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
61/100
Practicality
60/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RAV4 HEV leads. However, Tucson may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
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RAV4 HEV vs Tucson questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Uganda 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.