When it comes to small SUVs, buyers want vehicles that can handle multiple functions and look good while remaining reliable and affordable. The 2024 Hyundai Tucson and 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross meet those requirements, particularly in the looks department.
Let’s take a closer look at these two vehicles.
2024 Hyundai Tucson
If you’re looking for a 2-row, 5-passenger SUV, the Hyundai Tucson stands out. It features bold styling and a class-leading warranty. The SUV is also one of the most spacious vehicles in its class, with plenty of space for passengers and cargo. Cargo space behind the second row is near the top of the competition.
Powered by a 187-horsepower 4-cylinder, it offers enough get-up-and-go for the daily commute and better-than-average fuel economy in the segment. Front-wheel drive is standard, but an upgrade to all-wheel drive (AWD) is available.
Technology is key in the group, and Hyundai Tucson provides plenty of safety and convenience tech. The brand added seat belt reminders for the rear seats, rear side airbags, and steering wheel haptic feedback for lane-keeping assist and blind-spot monitoring. A hybrid and PHEV are available but compared separately. Pricing starts at $28,975, including destination charge.
Hyundai Tucson Highlights
Parking tech: The Tucson’s optional Remote Smart Parking Assist allows you to get in and out of tight parking spots using just your key fob, even if you’re not inside the car. This is a class-exclusive feature you won’t find on Tucson’s rivals.
Class leader: If you want to keep your vehicle for a while, Hyundai’s class-leading warranty makes that possible. It’s backed by a 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Additionally, Hyundai throws in a 3-year/36,000-mile complimentary maintenance plan.
SmartSense: The standard safety tech suite in the Hyundai Tucson bundles driver assistance features like automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, and more.
Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the Tucson models near you.
2024 Toyota Corolla Cross
Known for making quality vehicles, the Toyota Corolla is a great example of one of their good vehicles that’s been split off into other variants.
The group includes the Corolla Cross. Now in its second year, it remains a popular choice in the segment as it borrows exterior styling from not only the Corolla but also the RAV4. Powered by a 169-horsepower 4-cylinder engine, the Corolla Cross gets good fuel economy and can be had with all-wheel drive.
On the inside, you’ll find a simple, uncluttered cabin with enough electronics to satisfy drivers of any age. You also enjoy a higher driver’s position in the Corolla Cross. Importantly, it does that while keeping prices around $25,000, which is critical to success in this segment. Prices start at $25,210, including destination charge. That makes it more affordable than the Hyundai Tucson, but it’s also a bit smaller.
Toyota Corolla Cross Highlights
Cool factor: Here comes the Nightshade trim with 18-inch gloss black sport alloy wheels, black and red fabric trimmed interior with red accent stitching, and black accented head and tail lamps; if you were going to call any Corolla Cross cool, this is the one.
Safety first: All 2024 Corolla Cross models come standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, Toyota’s suite of active safety systems. The system includes Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist and Lane Tracing Assist.
Hybrid option: Toyota offers a hybrid option, albeit with a higher price tag. The hybrid model provides plenty of juice (196 hp), so you can commute faster and save more gas.
Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the Corolla Cross models near you.
Similarities
The Hyundai Tucson and Toyota Corolla Cross enjoy stylish exteriors, good interior space, hybrid options, and plenty of technology.
Conclusion
The Hyundai Tucson is bigger and more powerful than the Toyota Corolla Cross, but you’ll pay $3,500 more for just 18 more ponies. Drive each and determine if the extra room is worth the extra money.
| 2024 Hyundai Tucson | 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross | |
| Starting Price | $28,975 | $25,210 |
| Popular Powertrains | ||
| Engine | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6,100 rpm | 169 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 151 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic/FWD | CVT |
| Fuel Economy | 25 city/33 highway/28 combined | 31 city/33 highway/32 combined mpg |
| Also Available | AWD/Hybrid, PHEV | AWD/Hybrid |
| Specs | ||
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain Warranty | 10 years/100,000 miles | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| NHTSA Overall Safety | 5 stars | N/R |
| Max Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 inches | 103.9 inches |
| Overall Length | 182.7 inches | 175.6 inches |
| Width | 73.4 inches | 71.9 inches |
| Height | 65.6 inches | 64.8 inches |
| Turning Diameter | 38.6 feet | 35.4 feet |
| Headroom, Front | 40.1 inches | 38.6 inches |
| Headroom, Rear | 39.5 inches | 39.0 inches |
| Legroom, Front | 41.4 inches | 42.9 inches |
| Legroom, Rear | 41.3 inches | 32.0 inches |
| Shoulder Room, Front | 57.6 inches | 52.7 inches |
| Shoulder Room, Rear | 56.0 inches | 52.4 inches |
| Cargo Volume | 38.7 cubic feet | 24.0 cubic feet |
