In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Yaris Cross and Hyundai Tucson when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning, so today we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of Toyota Yaris Cross in Malaysia is RM 99,900 - 109,900, with a total of 2 versions, including 2026 1.5L Standard (RM 99,900), 2026 HEV 1.5L Standard (RM 109,900), etc.
The OTR price of Hyundai Tucson in Malaysia is RM 143,888 - 197,888, with a total of 5 versions, including 2025 HEV 1.6T AT 2WD Prestige (RM 197,888), 2025 1.6T DCT 4WD Prestige (RM 186,888), 2025 1.6T DCT 2WD Prime (RM 164,888), etc.
In terms of price, the starting price of Toyota Yaris Cross is indeed RM 43,988 cheaper than Hyundai Tucson. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version is already sufficient for daily needs. However, keep in mind that the savings of a few thousand might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific requirements.

Toyota Yaris Cross is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption is 6.0 L/100km.
Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, Hyundai Tucson's 1.5L Turbo has 35 hp more than Toyota Yaris Cross's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel it is lacking.

Toyota Yaris Cross's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include TSS.
Hyundai Tucson's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include SmartSense.
Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features in this class are quite comprehensive. New cars these days do not have poor safety, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

Toyota Yaris Cross body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Hyundai Tucson body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, interior space difference is not significant. For cars in this class, daily use is completely sufficient.

Toyota Yaris Cross adopts FWD drive type.
Hyundai Tucson adopts FWD drive type.
Both cars have the same drive type, both are FWD, daily driving experience won't differ much.

In general, Toyota Yaris Cross and Hyundai Tucson are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest you do your homework, compare quotes from a few dealers, and then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending time doing research will definitely not be wrong.