2026 · Compact SUV

Hyundai Tucson: stopping, space, visibility and safety, measured

A 187-hp 2.5 L four with an eight-speed, or a 231-hp 1.6 L turbo hybrid with a motor ahead of a six-speed automatic.

Figures are for the Tucson SEL AWD (2 trims in the catalog, listed below). Last checked Oct 24, 2026.

Open the Tucson in the 3D lab

Where it stands among compact SUVs

#1 of 17Large suitcases, packed: 6
#1 of 17Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in: +4.8 in
#1 of 17Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver: +1.9 in
#7 of 13Fastest you can stop inside the low beams: 67 mph
#2 of 17Starting price, this trim: $34,150

Ranked against the default trim of every compact SUV in the catalog that has the figure.

At a glance

Starting price, this trim	$34,150PublishedHyundai
Powertrain	2.5 L four-cylinder, direct and port injection, 13.0:1 compression · HTRAC AWD (electronically controlled rear coupling)
0–60 mph, tested or claimed	8.8 sTestedCar and Driver
Braking 70–0 mph, tested	178 ft (54.3 m)TestedCar and Driver
EPA combined	26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)PublishedEPA
Cargo behind the second row	38.7 cu ft (1,096 L)PublishedHyundai
Large suitcases, packed	6Simulated from Hyundai
Seats	5PublishedHyundai
Crash ratings	IIHS crash tests G/G/G

Acceleration

Why some cars pin you to the seat and others just hum along.

Power	187 hp (139 kW)PublishedHyundai
Torque	178 lb-ft (241 Nm)PublishedHyundai
0–60 mph, tested or claimed	8.8 sTestedCar and Driver
0–60 mph, our simulation	8.8 sSimulated from Car and Driver
Passing, 50–70 mph	6.0 sTestedCar and Driver
Quarter mile	16.7 sTestedCar and Driver

Watch it in The Shove

Braking and stopping distance

The distance between "I saw it" and "I stopped" decides everything.

Braking 70–0 mph, tested	178 ft (54.3 m)TestedCar and Driver
Braking 60–0 mph, tested	120 ft (36.6 m)TestedMotorTrend
Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction	367 ft (111.7 m)Simulated from Car and Driver
Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction	281 ft (85.6 m)Simulated from Car and Driver
Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction	170 ft (51.8 m)Simulated from Car and Driver

Watch it in The Stop

Rollover

Where the weight sits decides how easily a car falls over.

Sideways slide that trips it into a roll	11 mph (18 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs from NHTSA
Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height)	1.22Simulated, estimated inputs from NHTSA

Watch it in The Tipping Point

Efficiency and running costs

At highway speed most of your energy is spent shoving air.

EPA combined	26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)PublishedEPA
Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year	$2,583/yrDerivedEPA
Steady 75 mph, our simulation	26 mpg (9.1 L/100 km)Simulated from Car and Driver
Drag coefficient	0.33PublishedHyundai

Watch it in The Invisible Wall

Grip, snow and maneuvering

Four palm-sized patches of rubber. Every maneuver spends their grip.

Skidpad grip, tested	0.83 gTestedCar and Driver
Cornering grip, our simulation	0.83 gSimulated from Car and Driver
Pulling away on packed snow	0.25 gSimulated from Car and Driver
Turning circle	38.6 ft (11.8 m)PublishedHyundai
Ground clearance	8.3 in (21 cm)PublishedHyundai
Tires	235/60R18 all-season · 235/60R18PublishedHyundai

Watch it in The Grip Budget

Space, luggage and fit

Will your knees, your luggage and your kids actually fit?

Seats	5PublishedHyundai
Large suitcases, packed	6Simulated from Hyundai
Carry-ons in the space left	4Simulated from Hyundai
Cargo behind the second row	38.7 cu ft (1,096 L)PublishedHyundai
Cargo, seats folded	74.8 cu ft (2,118 L)PublishedHyundai
Towing	2,750 lb (1,247 kg)PublishedHyundai
Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver	+1.9 in (5 cm)Simulated from Hyundai
Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver	+4.2 in (11 cm)Simulated from Hyundai
Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver	+7.2 in (18 cm)Simulated from Hyundai
Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger	+2.5 in (6 cm)Simulated from Hyundai
Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in	+4.8 in (12 cm)Simulated from Hyundai
Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in	−0.1 in head · +0.5 in kneeSimulated from Hyundai
Front head room, published	40.1 in (102 cm)PublishedHyundai
Rear head room, published	39.5 in (100 cm)PublishedHyundai
Rear leg room, published	41.3 in (105 cm)PublishedHyundai

Watch it in Live In It

Visibility

Every car hides some of the road. How much, and who could be standing in it?

Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver	22 ft (6.8 m)Simulated
Ground visible within 33 ft ahead	37%Simulated

Watch it in Can You See Me?

Headlights and night stopping

IIHS measured how far these headlights reach. Can you stop inside that light?

IIHS headlight rating	AcceptableTestedIIHS
Low beams, straight road (right edge)	314 ft (95.8 m)TestedIIHS
Fastest you can stop inside the low beams	67 mph (109 km/h)Simulated from IIHS
High beams, straight road (right edge)	600 ft (183.0 m)TestedIIHS

Watch it in After Dark

Crash safety

Official crash ratings side by side, and the physics of what happens when two cars meet.

IIHS small overlap front	GoodTestedIIHS
IIHS moderate overlap front (updated)	GoodTestedIIHS
IIHS side (updated)	GoodTestedIIHS
Curb weight	3,695 lb (1,676 kg)TestedCar and Driver

Watch it in The Impact

Tucson compared

Trims in the catalog

Tucson SEL AWD · from $34,150 · figures on this page
Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD · from $44,025

Other compact SUVs

Sources

Badges: Published figures come from the maker, a regulator or a rating agency; Tested from an independent instrumented test; Simulated are computed by our physics from those inputs (how); Estimate means no published value exists. Confirm figures with the maker or your dealer before you buy.