Hyundai Tucson vs Toyota Venza

TUCSON

Base trim: $26,900 

Pictured: N Line in Quartz White ($400). MSRP of 2022 model as as tested $34,070.

VENZA

Base Trim: $34,620.

Pictured: Limited in Coastal Gray Metallic. MSRP as tested $45,159.

TUCSON

The Hyundai Tucson is a roomy and enjoyable two-row SUV with a nice ride and drive.  It offers a comfortable cabin,  great cargo space, terrific advanced driver safety technology and 2023 sees the expanded availability of some features.

Horsepower is OK given its size but we'd still love a more powerful gas-only engine option.  (The Tucson lineup does offer hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants with more power.)

The Tucson isn't geared for off-roading performance. But an N Line trim gives it a sporty vibe.

All in all, the 2023 Tucson is a great value for all the technology, safety, comfort and convenience features it offers.

Want more details? Here's our full review of the 2022 Hyundai Tucson N-Line AWD.

VENZA

Think of the two-row 2023 Toyota Venza as the more upscale sibling to the RAV4.  Since its return to the market in 2021, the Venza continues to impress with its design, upscale interior, and comfortable ride and drive. In fact, it has some of our favorite Toyota seats in terms of comfort.

The Venza also delivers terrific fuel economy thanks to its hybrid-only powertrain that also produces nice acceleration.  However, if you're looking to tow it might not be a great fit.  Despite being equipped with standard electronic all-wheel drive,  the Venza is not rated for towing.

Overall,  thanks to its excellent ride and drive, technology, and fuel economy, the Venza is an ideal two-row candidate in the segment.  

Want more details? Here's our full review of the 2023 Venza Limited.

TUCSON

For 2023, the Tucson is largely a carryover model that sees the expanded availability of some features. Some grades swap cloth for H-Tex seating surfaces.

A 10.25” color touchscreen with onboard Navigation & Traffic flow expands availability as does Dynamic Voice Recognition.

2023 brings more standard safety features, too.  Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Go, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, FCA with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning  Detection (sensor fusion-type) are now standard across the lineup.

VENZA

For 2023, Toyota introduces the Venza Nightshade Edition.

Also new for 2023, all Venza models have the new Toyota Audio Multimedia system,  upgraded USB ports with one USB Type-A and two USB Type-C ports as well as an updated fourth-generation Qi wireless charger.

Also new for 2023, the Limited adds a standard eight-way power passenger seat, standard rain-sensing wipers and standard 10-inch Head Up Display.

For 2023, XLE receives an upgraded standard 12.3-inch  touchscreen.

TUCSON

• Roomier 2nd row
• More cargo space
• Can tow 2,000 pounds
• Better warranty 

VENZA

• Hybrid engine delivers much better fuel economy
• More horsepower than the gas-only Tucson
• Upscale interior
  
• Optional Star Gaze panoramic glass roof

TUCSON

• Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android isn't standard across lineup 
• Gas-only model isn't as fuel efficient

VENZA

• Less cargo room
• Not rated for towing

TUCSON

VENZA

28 (FWD)/25 (AWD)

39 MPG

25 (FWD)/ 23 (AWD)

40 MPG

 32 (FWD)/28 (AWD)

37 mpg 

TUCSON

VENZA

• 4.2” Multi-Information Display or 10.25” Digital instrument cluster
• 8” color touchscreen Display Audio w/ 6-speakers (SE)
• 8” color touchscreen Display Audio: Adds SiriusXM, VR & Bluelink (SEL)
• Android AutoTM & Apple CarPlay (Wireless with 8” Display Audio)
• 10.25” color touchscreen with onboard Navigation & Traffic flow including incident data via HD Radio  (XRT, N Line, Limited)
• 6-speaker or 8-speaker BOSE Premium Audio System (N Line, Limited)
• Rearview camera with dynamic parking guidelines, standard
• Remote Smart Parking Assist (Limited)

• 8-inch or available 12.3-inch touchscreen display with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, Bluetooth and HD Radio.
• 7-inch or available 12.3-inch LCD Multi-Information Display
• 6-speaker or available 9-speaker JBL sound system
• Optional Panoramic View Camera
• SiriusXM 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription
• Drive Connect subscription

• Front dual USB ports (Standard)
• Second row Dual USB ports (XRT, N Line, Limited)
• 2 12-volts (front/cargo)

• Wireless charging is standard across the lineup.
• Four USB ports
• 12-volt power outlets

TUCSON

VENZA

Standard ADAS:

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection (sensor fusion-type) 
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Lane Keeping Assist 
• Lane Following Assist
• Driver Attention Warning 
• Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
• Safe Exit Warning
• Rear Occupant Alert Or Ultrasonic Rear Occupant Alert

AVAILABLE

• Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist – Reverse  (Limited)
• Parking Distance Warning – Front & Rear (Limited)
• Surround View Monitor (Limited)
• Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control (Limited)
• Blind-Spot View Monitor (Limited)
• Highway Driving Assist (Limited)

• Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ (TSS 2.5+) which includes: Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD),  Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA),  Lane Tracing Assist (LTA),  Automatic High Beams (AHB), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), ^* and Road Sign Assist (RSA) 
• Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)  with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) 
• OPTIONAL: Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking  

• 3-point/ELR Outboard seatbelts/inboard seatbelt (rear)
• Adjustable front-seats shoulder belt anchors
• Front seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters
• AirBags (advanced)- Driver (1)-Front passenger (1) -Occupant Classification System (OCS) Seat weight sensor and seat track sensor- Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) (2)- Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2)
• LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors
• Power window lock-out button
• Child safety locks (rear)
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with 4-wheel disc brakes
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist.
• Vehicle Stability Management

• 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts
• Front seatbelts with seatbelt pretensioners with force limitersFront seatbelts with seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
• Adjustable front seatbelt shoulder anchors
• Eight airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, and front and rear side curtain airbags
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats
• Child-protector rear door locks
• Star Safety System— includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA)  and Smart Stop Technology® (SST) 
• Front and rear side-impact door beams

TUCSON

VENZA

182.3"

186.6"

73.4"

73"

65.6 (FWD), 66.3 (AWD) w/roof rails

65.9"

219-horsepower

Engine: 163 lb.-ft.

Electric Motor: 149 lb.-ft. Rear: 89 lb-ft 

14.5

3,664 (N Line AWD)

3,913 (Limited AWD)

3,847 (LE AWD)

3,891 (XLE, Nightshade Edition)

2,000 with trailer brakes

Not rated.