Hyundai Palisade 2026 vs Toyota Highlander 2026
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Toyota Highlander — best value, most efficient, safest
The true 5-year cost estimate
Toyota Highlander 2026 costs about 12,475 SAR less to own over 5 years.
| Hyundai Palisade 2026 | Toyota Highlander 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated 5-year total cost | 124,562 SAR (2,076 SAR per month) | 112,087 SAR (1,868 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 4,589 SAR | 3,516 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 3,301 SAR – 8,251 SAR | 3,220 SAR – 8,050 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 112,059 SAR (68%) | 115,830 SAR (72%) |
All figures are estimates from Beseyat's ownership-cost models and Saudi market parameters (fuel prices, insurance bands, typical depreciation) — actual costs vary by trim, driver and insurer. · Data as of: 2026-07-03
| Beseyat Score /100 | 68 | 69 |
|---|---|---|
| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 165,025 SAR – 239,000 SAR ~ | 161,000 SAR – 187,796 SAR ~ |
| Used market price | 120,000 – 150,000 SAR (2023) | 93,000 – 100,000 SAR (2021) |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Power | 291 hp | 265 hp |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 s | 8.3 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Transmission | Automatic · 8 | Automatic · 8 |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.5 km/L | 12.4 km/L |
| Tank capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,060 mm | 4,950 mm |
| Width | 1,980 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,805 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,970 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Boot capacity | 618 L | 456 L |
| Weight | 2,050 kg | 1,985 kg |
| Ground clearance | 195 mm | 203 mm |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 8 |
| NCAP rating | — | ★★★★★ |
| ADAS systems | 4
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years / 100,000 km | 3 years / 100,000 km |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, Hyundai Palisade 2026 or Toyota Highlander 2026?
Toyota Highlander 2026 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 161,000 SAR versus 165,025 SAR for Hyundai Palisade 2026 — a difference of about 4,025 SAR (list prices; offers vary).
Which costs less in fuel?
At 20,000 km per year, Toyota Highlander 2026 costs roughly 3,516 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 4,589 SAR for Hyundai Palisade 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: Hyundai Palisade 2026 between 3,301 SAR and 8,251 SAR, and Toyota Highlander 2026 between 3,220 SAR and 8,050 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
Toyota Highlander 2026 scores 69/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 68/100 for Hyundai Palisade 2026 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).
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