Like a slugger stepping into the batter’s box in a baseball game, the Toyota RAV4 has its eyes set on a home run from the beginning. The standard 2.5L 4-cylinder engine performs with 203 horsepower and an eager 184 lb-ft of torque, while the Tucson’s standard engine tops out at 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque.

You’ll find easier acceleration in the RAV4, making it ideal for merging onto the highway.

Both vehicles offer All-Wheel Drive and selectable drive modes; however, you’ll get more with the Multi-Terrain Select system on board the Toyota RAV4. It lets you dial into MUD & SAND, ROCK & DIRT, SNOW, or NORMAL mode.

By choosing to drive the RAV4, you’ll have additional traction options compared to the Tucson’s offerings.

Picture this. It’s a Monday morning, your favorite cup of coffee is in your go-to travel mug, and the traffic rush is starting earlier than normal. Sometimes all it takes is a slight change in routine to up the ante—like the available panoramic glass roof found in both the RAV4 and the Tucson. Breathe in the world around you for a vibrant driving experience.

The RAV4 strives to amplify your good vibes with the available interior ambient lighting and an 11-speaker, JBL® Premium Audio system. Find your groove and enhance your mood with these available features.

The Hyundai Tucson offers a similar ambient lighting system; however, its Bose® premium audio system only includes eight speakers.

They share the following driver-assistance features:

These features work in tandem to instill confidence as you drive.

While shared standard safety technologies act as trustworthy assistants in both models, it’s the RAV4 that goes above and beyond. Road Sign Assist comes standard in each RAV4 model, a technology that scans the signage on the roadways as you drive to keep you in the know about speed, caution signs, and more. The Hyundai Tucson doesn’t offer a similar feature.