Hyundai Tucson vs Toyota Corolla Cross
Verdict
The Hyundai Tucson asks RM143,888, RM10,088 more than the Toyota Corolla Cross at RM133,800, but it is the bigger, stronger SUV: 154 hp/192 Nm, a 2,755 mm wheelbase and 582 litres of boot space. The Corolla Cross counters with 7 airbags, auto emergency braking, lower RM359 road tax and a slightly higher 185 km/h top speed. Both are five-seat, front-drive petrol C-segment SUVs, so this is space and warranty versus safety kit and running-cost discipline.
Pick the Hyundai Tucson if you want the larger cabin footprint, 582-litre boot, 154 hp output and 8-year warranty more than AEB and the lower price.
Pick the Toyota Corolla Cross if you want the RM10,088 lower price, 7 airbags, auto emergency braking and lower RM359 road tax, and can live with the 440-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Tucson RM143,888; Toyota Corolla Cross RM133,800
- Engine and output: Hyundai Tucson 1,999 cc, 154 hp, 192 Nm; Toyota Corolla Cross 1,798 cc, 138 hp, 172 Nm
- Transmission: Hyundai Tucson conventional automatic; Toyota Corolla Cross CVT automatic
- Size: Hyundai Tucson 4,630/1,865/1,665 mm; Toyota Corolla Cross 4,460/1,825/1,620 mm
- Wheelbase and boot: Hyundai Tucson 2,755 mm, 582 L; Toyota Corolla Cross 2,640 mm, 440 L
- Safety: Hyundai Tucson 6 airbags, AEB not listed; Toyota Corolla Cross 7 airbags, AEB Yes
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 143,888 | RM 133,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,999 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Power | 154 hp✓ | 138 hp |
| Torque | 192 Nm✓ | 172 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 181 km/h | 185 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,665 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Boot space | 582 L✓ | 440 L |
| Fuel tank | 54 L | 47 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 440 | RM 359✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Tucson
- Bigger body and longer 2,755 mm wheelbase
- Stronger 154 hp and 192 Nm outputs
- Larger 582-litre boot and 8-year warranty
- RM10,088 dearer to buy
- Higher RM440 yearly road tax
- 6 airbags and no AEB listed
Corolla Cross
- Lower RM133,800 price
- 7 airbags plus auto emergency braking
- Lower RM359 road tax and 185 km/h top speed
- Less power at 138 hp and 172 Nm
- Smaller 440-litre boot
- Shorter 5-year warranty
Tucson vs Corolla Cross FAQ
Is the Hyundai Tucson or Toyota Corolla Cross better?
For space and performance, take the Hyundai Tucson: 154 hp, 192 Nm, 582 litres and an 8-year warranty. For safety kit and lower cost, take the Toyota Corolla Cross: RM10,088 cheaper, 7 airbags, AEB and RM359 road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Tucson costs RM143,888, while the Toyota Corolla Cross costs RM133,800. That makes the Tucson RM10,088 more expensive.
Which SUV has the bigger boot?
The Hyundai Tucson has the bigger boot at 582 litres. The Toyota Corolla Cross has 440 litres, so the Hyundai gives you an extra 142 litres for luggage.