Head to head
2026 Hyundai Tucson vs Subaru Forester
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 Tucson
Shown: 2026 Tucson Plug-in Hybrid Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, the median MPG trim of 5 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 5
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 92
Subaru Forester
Shown: 2026 Forester AWD Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, the median MPG trim of 2 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 3
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 25
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 2026 Subaru Forester AWD Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
|---|---|---|
| Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
| Model | Tucson Plug-in Hybrid | Forester AWD |
| Trim / config | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
| MPG Hwy | 35 mpg | 33 mpg |
| MPG City | 35 mpg | 26 mpg |
| MPG Comb | 35 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S6) | Automatic (AV-S8) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Naturally aspirated |
| Elec. Range | 420 mi | 0 mi |
| Powertrain | Plug-in Hybrid | Gas |
| Fuel | Regular Gas and Electricity | Regular |
| Fuel $/yr | $1,900 | $2,300 |
| Eco Score | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| CO₂ | 103 g/mi | 310 g/mi |
| Length | 182 in | 183 in |
| Width | 73 in | 72 in |
| Height | 64 in | 68 in |
| Wheelbase | 109 in | 105 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,468 lb | 3,580 lb |
| Recalls | 5 | 3 |
| Complaints | 92 | 25 |
| 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 Tucson and the Subaru Forester 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.