Head to head
2026 Hyundai Palisade vs Toyota Highlander
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Hyundai Palisade
Shown: 2026 Palisade Hybrid AWD Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo, the median MPG trim of 5 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 3
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 126
Toyota Highlander
Shown: 2026 Highlander Hybrid AWD Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, the median MPG trim of 3 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 0
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 2
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid AWD Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
|---|---|---|
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Palisade Hybrid AWD | Highlander Hybrid AWD |
| Trim / config | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
| MPG Hwy | 30 mpg | 35 mpg |
| MPG City | 29 mpg | 35 mpg |
| MPG Comb | 29 mpg | 35 mpg |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S6) | Automatic (AV-S6) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Naturally aspirated |
| Fuel $/yr | $2,300 | $1,900 |
| CO₂ | 300 g/mi | 254 g/mi |
| GVWR class | Class 2E (6,001 to 7,000 lb) | Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb) |
| Recalls | 3 | 0 |
| Complaints | 126 | 2 |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60k mi | 3 yr / 36k mi |
| Powertrain warranty | 10 yr / 100k mi | 5 yr / 60k mi |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Hyundai Palisade and the Toyota Highlander both offer, 2026. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.