2025 Toyota Camry vs 2025 Hyundai Tucson
Cars comparison: specs, VersusAnything Score, key differences and a clear recommendation.
Choosing between 2025 Toyota Camry and 2025 Hyundai Tucson comes up constantly, so we ran both through the same 10-row comparison and our category scoring. The 2025 Toyota Camry is now hybrid-only, pairing a 2.5-litre engine with electric motors for up to 51 mpg combined while keeping Toyota's reliability record. The 2025 Hyundai Tucson gets a refreshed cabin with a curved display, a 2.5-litre base engine and Hyundai's 10-year powertrain warranty.
Quick verdict
On the VersusAnything Score, 2025 Toyota Camry finishes ahead, 62 to 39. It is the better buy for commuters who want the lowest running costs in a midsize sedan; for buyers who want the longest warranty and the most tech per dollar, Hyundai Tucson still makes more sense.
VersusAnything Score
Scores are calculated from measurable specifications normalised within the cars category and weighted by the factors above. Text-only rows (such as chipset or operating system) are explained but not scored. How the score works.
Side-by-side overview
2025 Toyota Camry
The 2025 Toyota Camry is now hybrid-only, pairing a 2.5-litre engine with electric motors for up to 51 mpg combined while keeping Toyota's reliability record.
Best for commuters who want the lowest running costs in a midsize sedan
2025 Hyundai Tucson
The 2025 Hyundai Tucson gets a refreshed cabin with a curved display, a 2.5-litre base engine and Hyundai's 10-year powertrain warranty.
Best for buyers who want the longest warranty and the most tech per dollar
Key differences
- Body style: Toyota Camry Midsize sedan vs Hyundai Tucson Compact SUV — a preference, not a scored win
- Base powertrain: Toyota Camry 2.5 L four-cylinder hybrid vs Hyundai Tucson 2.5 L four-cylinder — a preference, not a scored win
- Range per tank/charge: Toyota Camry About 600 miles (13 gal tank) vs Hyundai Tucson About 400 miles (14.3 gal tank) — a preference, not a scored win
- Cargo volume: Toyota Camry 15.1 cu ft vs Hyundai Tucson 38.7 cu ft (74.8 max) — a preference, not a scored win
- Warranty: Toyota Camry 3 yr/36k basic, 5 yr/60k powertrain vs Hyundai Tucson 5 yr/60k basic, 10 yr/100k powertrain — a preference, not a scored win
Specification comparison table
| Specification | Toyota Camry | Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | Midsize sedan | Compact SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 15.1 cu ft | 38.7 cu ft (74.8 max) |
| Base powertrain | 2.5 L four-cylinder hybrid | 2.5 L four-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 225 hp | 187 hp |
| 0-60 mph | 7 s | 8.5 s |
| Combined economy | 51 MPG/MPGe | 28 MPG/MPGe |
| Range per tank/charge | About 600 miles (13 gal tank) | About 400 miles (14.3 gal tank) |
| Warranty | 3 yr/36k basic, 5 yr/60k powertrain | 5 yr/60k basic, 10 yr/100k powertrain |
| Base MSRP (USD, 2025) | $28,700 | $28,705 |
Practicality: Toyota Camry vs Hyundai Tucson Score: Toyota Camry 32 · Hyundai Tucson 32
The two differ on body style (Midsize sedan against Compact SUV), and body style sets ride height, cargo flexibility and how easy the car is to park. Seats is identical at 5.
The two differ on cargo volume (15.1 cu ft against 38.7 cu ft (74.8 max)), and cargo volume decides whether the weekly shop and a pushchair fit.
Performance: Toyota Camry vs Hyundai Tucson Score: Toyota Camry 54 · Hyundai Tucson 10
For base powertrain, Toyota Camry uses 2.5 L four-cylinder hybrid whereas Hyundai Tucson goes with 2.5 L four-cylinder. This is a preference rather than a scored win: the powertrain decides running costs and refinement. Toyota Camry leads on horsepower with 225 hp versus 187 hp, a margin of 38 hp. In practice more horsepower helps with highway merging and towing.
Toyota Camry is better on 0-60 mph at 7 s against 8.5 s, a 1.5 s difference; lower is better because 0-60 time is the simplest measure of real-world acceleration.
Economy: Toyota Camry vs Hyundai Tucson Score: Toyota Camry 82 · Hyundai Tucson 47
Toyota Camry leads on combined economy with 51 MPG/MPGe versus 28 MPG/MPGe, a margin of 23 MPG/MPGe. In practice combined economy drives your yearly fuel or charging bill.
The two differ on range per tank/charge (About 600 miles (13 gal tank) against About 400 miles (14.3 gal tank)), and range decides how often you stop on a road trip.
Value: Toyota Camry vs Hyundai Tucson Score: Toyota Camry 82 · Hyundai Tucson 76
For warranty, Toyota Camry uses 3 yr/36k basic, 5 yr/60k powertrain whereas Hyundai Tucson goes with 5 yr/60k basic, 10 yr/100k powertrain. This is a preference rather than a scored win: warranty length is a direct measure of how much risk the maker takes on.
On base MSRP (USD, 2025), Toyota Camry keeps it to $28,700 while Hyundai Tucson lists $28,705. That $5 edge counts since base MSRP is the fairest starting point; regional pricing and incentives vary.
Pros and cons
Toyota Camry
Pros
- Hybrid-only with up to 51 mpg
- Toyota reliability record
- Available all-wheel drive
- Better horsepower (225 hp)
- Better 0-60 mph (7 s)
- Better combined economy (51 MPG/MPGe)
Cons
- No scored row lost in this matchup
Hyundai Tucson
Pros
- 10-year/100k powertrain warranty
- Bold styling and new cabin
- Hybrid and plug-in available
- Better horsepower (187 hp)
- Better 0-60 mph (8.5 s)
- Better combined economy (28 MPG/MPGe)
Cons
- No scored row lost in this matchup
Which one should you buy?
Choose 2025 Toyota Camry for…
Commuters who want the lowest running costs in a midsize sedan. It stands out for hybrid-only with up to 51 mpg, toyota reliability record, available all-wheel drive.
Choose 2025 Hyundai Tucson for…
Buyers who want the longest warranty and the most tech per dollar. It stands out for 10-year/100k powertrain warranty, bold styling and new cabin, hybrid and plug-in available.
Final verdict
Toyota Camry scores 62 to Hyundai Tucson's 39 on our category weighting, making it the stronger overall pick for commuters who want the lowest running costs in a midsize sedan. Hyundai Tucson remains the right call for buyers who want the longest warranty and the most tech per dollar. The VersusAnything Score is a transparent starting point, not a command; weight the rows you care about and the right answer for you may differ.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Toyota Camry better than Hyundai Tucson?
On the VersusAnything Score, Toyota Camry finishes ahead 62 to 39. That makes Toyota Camry the better overall pick for commuters who want the lowest running costs in a midsize sedan, while Hyundai Tucson is still the right choice for buyers who want the longest warranty and the most tech per dollar.
What is the biggest difference between Toyota Camry and Hyundai Tucson?
The largest gap is body style: Toyota Camry lists Midsize sedan while Hyundai Tucson lists Compact SUV. Body style sets ride height, cargo flexibility and how easy the car is to park.
Which is cheaper, Toyota Camry or Hyundai Tucson?
Toyota Camry is cheaper on base MSRP (USD, 2025): $28,700 against $28,705 for Hyundai Tucson. Street prices vary by country and retailer, so check current offers.
Who should choose Hyundai Tucson over Toyota Camry?
Hyundai Tucson is the better fit for buyers who want the longest warranty and the most tech per dollar. Its strongest points are 10-year/100k powertrain warranty, bold styling and new cabin, hybrid and plug-in available.
Sources
- Toyota Camry: Toyota official site (manufacturer)
- Toyota Camry: EPA fueleconomy.gov (regulator)
- Hyundai Tucson: Hyundai official site (manufacturer)
- Hyundai Tucson: EPA fueleconomy.gov (regulator)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.