Toyota RAV4 vs Hyundai Tucson: Which Should You Buy?
A side-by-side comparison of price, depreciation, specifications and known issues to help you decide between the Toyota RAV4 and the Hyundai Tucson in the South African market.
Toyota RAV4
8.2
Strong Buy
VS
Hyundai Tucson
7.4
Good used buy—modern, capable, moderate risk
Hyundai Tucson is the more affordable option to buy used.
| Toyota RAV4 | Hyundai Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| Est. Retail Price | R520k | R450K |
| Est. Trade Price | R440k | R385K |
| Annual Sales (SA) | ~2,800 | ~8,500 |
| 5yr Depreciation | 38–42% | 38% |
| RideReport Score | 8.2 | 7.4 |
| Engine | 2.5L DOHC 4-cyl + permanent-magnet motor hybrid | 1.6L turbocharged petrol, 3 cyl |
| Power | 246 PS combined (engine 203 PS) | 165 kW @ 5,500 rpm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic (Continuously Variable) | 6-speed automatic with manual mode, AWD/4WD |
| Fuel consumption | 18.2 L/100km (combined, WLTP) | 9.2 l/100km (mixed cycle) |
| Known issues | 3 | 3 |
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