Ray vs Tucson comparison

By starting price alone, Ray is ₩13,640,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

Ray and Tucson compared side by side in Cars.

CurrencyUSDKRWEUR

Ray

What is good

  • The boxy body and large doors without a B-pillar give the best interior space and cargo capacity among light cars.

What could be better

  • The tall body reduces high-speed stability, gasoline fuel economy is not great for a light car, and the EV has a short range of 205km.

Ray official site

Tucson

What is good

  • Among compact SUVs it has a roomy interior and a varied trim lineup, from value trims such as H-Pick to N Line.

What could be better

  • Upper hybrid trims exceed ₩40,000,000, overlapping in price with lower Santa Fe trims. It is based on the 4th generation launched in 2020, so the new-car appeal has faded.

Tucson official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

ItemRayVisit siteTucsonVisit site
Starting price≈$11,165.01+ (₩14,800,000)Checked on official page≈$21,454.92+ (₩28,440,000)Checked on official page
Vehicle classMiniCompact
FuelGasoline, ElectricGasoline, Hybrid
Domestic/importedDomesticDomestic
Top price3,0623,982
Fuel/energy economy
  • Gasoline combined 12.6~12.9km/L
  • EV combined 5.1km/kWh
  • 1.6 Turbo gasoline 11.2~12.5km/L
  • hybrid 14.3~16.2km/L (combined)
EV rangeRay EV 205km (combined, 35.2kWh LFP)-
Power
  • 1.0 Gasoline 76 hp
  • EV motor 64.3kW (about 87 hp)
  • 1.6 Turbo gasoline 180 hp
  • hybrid engine 180 hp + motor 64.8 hp
Seats4 (van 1, 2)5
Price by trim
  • 2027 model year, 16 trims, after tax benefit: Gasoline Van 1-seater Trendy ₩14,800,000 ~ X-Line 1.0 ₩20,600,000
  • Electric Van 1-seater EV Light ₩28,070,000 ~ Air 4-seater ₩30,620,000. Options priced separately
  • 2026 model year, 12 trims, after tax benefit: Gasoline Modern 1.6 Turbo ₩28,440,000 ~ N Line 1.6 Turbo ₩35,410,000
  • Hybrid Modern 1.6 Hybrid ₩33,180,000 ~ N Line 1.6 Hybrid ₩39,820,000. Highest before tax benefit ₩40,820,000. Options priced separately
Good forFamilies or self-employed people who want light car benefits along with a roomy interior and cargo spaceThe first SUV for a family of 3~4 who drive both in the city and over long distances
TypeCarsCars
CategoryKei Box CarSUV
CompanyKia, South KoreaHyundai, South Korea
Plans
      Pros
      • The boxy body and large doors without a B-pillar give the best interior space and cargo capacity among light cars.
      • Among compact SUVs it has a roomy interior and a varied trim lineup, from value trims such as H-Pick to N Line.
      Cons
      • The tall body reduces high-speed stability, gasoline fuel economy is not great for a light car, and the EV has a short range of 205km.
      • Upper hybrid trims exceed ₩40,000,000, overlapping in price with lower Santa Fe trims. It is based on the 4th generation launched in 2020, so the new-car appeal has faded.

      Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.

      Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,325.57 (2026-10-21). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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