Hyundai Tucson vs Toyota Hiace
Verdict
At RM143,888 versus RM169,000, the Hyundai Tucson is the cheaper and easier daily car: a 5-seat C-segment SUV with a 4,630 mm length, 582-litre boot and lower RM440 road tax. The Toyota Hiace is a different tool altogether. Its 10 seats, 5,915 mm body, 3,860 mm wheelbase and 450 Nm diesel torque suit operators, big families or shuttle work, but the RM1,248 road tax and sheer height make it less casual in town.
Pick the Hyundai Tucson if you want a cheaper 5-seat SUV with a usable 582-litre boot, lower road tax and an 8-year warranty.
Pick the Toyota Hiace if you need 10 seats, diesel torque and rear-wheel drive more than SUV manoeuvrability.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Tucson RM143,888; Toyota Hiace RM169,000
- Seats: Hyundai Tucson 5; Toyota Hiace 10
- Output: Hyundai Tucson 154 hp and 192 Nm; Toyota Hiace 175 hp and 450 Nm
- Size: Hyundai Tucson 4,630 mm long and 1,665 mm tall; Toyota Hiace 5,915 mm long and 2,280 mm tall
- Fuel and road tax: Hyundai Tucson petrol with RM440/year road tax; Toyota Hiace diesel with RM1,248/year road tax
- Warranty: Hyundai Tucson 8 years; Toyota Hiace 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 143,888✓ | RM 169,000 |
| Body type | SUV | Commercial |
| Segment | C-Segment | Commercial |
| Seats | 5 | 10 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Engine | 1,999 cc | 2,755 cc |
| Power | 154 hp | 175 hp✓ |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 181 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm | 5,915 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Height | 1,665 mm | 2,280 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm | 3,860 mm |
| Boot space | 582 L | — |
| Fuel tank | 54 L | 70 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 440✓ | RM 1,248 |
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
- Lower RM143,888 price
- 582-litre boot in a shorter SUV body
- Longer 8-year warranty
- Only 5 seats against the Hiace’s 10
- Much less torque: 192 Nm versus 450 Nm
- Smaller 54-litre fuel tank
Hiace
- 10-seat cabin
- 450 Nm diesel torque
- 70-litre fuel tank
- Costs RM25,112 more to buy
- RM1,248 yearly road tax
- Very large: 5,915 mm long and 2,280 mm tall
Tucson vs Hiace FAQ
Is the Hyundai Tucson or Toyota Hiace better?
The Hyundai Tucson is better as a private daily SUV. The Toyota Hiace is better if carrying people is the job, because it has 10 seats versus the Tucson’s 5.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Hiace costs RM25,112 more. The Hyundai Tucson is RM143,888, while the Toyota Hiace is RM169,000.
Which is easier to live with in town?
The Hyundai Tucson should be easier to place. It is 4,630 mm long and 1,665 mm tall, while the Toyota Hiace is 5,915 mm long and 2,280 mm tall.