In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Tucson when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of Toyota Fortuner in Malaysia is RM 195,880 - 241,880. There are 3 versions in total, including 2024 2.8T VRZ Diesel (RM 241,880), 2024 2.7L SRZ Petrol (RM 202,880), 2024 2.4L Standard Diesel (RM 195,880) etc.
The OTR price of Hyundai Tucson in Malaysia is RM 143,888 - 197,888. There are 5 versions in total, 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.
From a price perspective, Hyundai Tucson's starting price is RM 51,992 cheaper than Toyota Fortuner. Honestly, in this price segment, a difference of a few thousand is actually not significant. The key is still to look at the overall value for money and long-term usage cost.

Toyota Fortuner is equipped with 2.5L Diesel, 187 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.5 L/100km.
Hyundai Tucson is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, Toyota Fortuner's 2.5L Diesel has 47 more horsepower than Hyundai Tucson's 1.5L Turbo. It has more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, Hyundai Tucson's fuel consumption might be more friendly, and the difference in daily city commuting will not be too large.

Toyota Fortuner's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include .
Hyundai Tucson's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include SmartSense.
The safety ratings of both cars are the same. Safety features in this class are considered quite comprehensive. New cars nowadays are not lacking in safety, so there is no need to worry too much about this point.

Toyota Fortuner body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Hyundai Tucson body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, and the interior space difference is not large. Cars in this class are completely sufficient for daily use.

Toyota Fortuner adopts FWD drive mode.
Hyundai Tucson adopts FWD drive mode.
The drive modes of both cars are the same, both are FWD. There will not be a big difference in daily driving experience.

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Tucson are both very good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several car dealerships, and go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing homework will never be wrong.