How Does Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Compare to Honda CR-V Hybrid?
Hyundai Tucson Hybrid vs. Honda CR-V Hybrid
General Comparison
The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and Honda CR-V Hybrid are popular entrants in the growing market of eco-friendly, hybrid crossovers. Both models have garnered a reputation for blending carlike fuel efficiency and comfort with SUV practicality. However, the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid offers a unique value proposition in the segment, with more standard content and style over competitors, including the CR-V Hybrid. Here’s a comparison highlighting the Tucson’s strengths.
Starting at a lower price point, the Tucson Hybrid provides additional standard features over the CR-V Hybrid. A significant feature is all-wheel-drive which is standard on Tucson Hybrid but optional on CR-V Hybrid – providing additional peace of mind in wet and slippery conditions. When equipped with all-wheel-drive, the Tucson Hybrid is also rated by the EPA for better estimated fuel economy than the Honda CR-V, at up to 38 mpg highway and combined, vs. the CR-V Hybrid AWD’s 34 mpg highway and 37 mpg combined.
Hyundai’s industry-leading warranty also gives the Tucson a significant edge in the compact SUV segment, with a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Honda offers a 5 year/60,000 mile on the powertrain.
Verdict: The Hyundai Tucson offers better overall value, thanks to its comprehensive warranty coverage, more affordable starting price, and more standard features.
| 2025 Hyundai Tucson | 2025 Honda CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Base MSRP | $33,115 | $34,350 |
| All-Wheel-Drive | Standard | Available |
| Est. Fuel Economy, AWD models | 38 city/38 hwy/38 comb. | 40 city/34 hwy/37 comb. |
| Power Liftgate | Standard | Available |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto | Standard | Available |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio & HD Radio | Standard | Available |
| Standard Audio | 12.3″ display | 7″ display |
| Wireless Charging Pad | Standard | Available |
| Cargo Volume, seats up (cu. ft) | 38.7 | 36.3 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft) | 107.9 | 103.5 |
| Front Headroom (in) | 40.1 | 38.2 |
| Rear Headroom (in) | 39.5 | 38.2 |
| Front Legroom (in) | 41.4 | 41.3 |
| Rear Legroom (in) | 41.3 | 41.0 |
Exterior Design and Features
The Tucson Hybrid received numerous updates for 2025 that enhance the appeal of its more contemporary and aggressive design, compared to the CR-V’s slightly conservative styling. In terms of features, the Tucson comes standard with LED headlights and taillights, as well as available 19-inch alloy wheels that enhance its athletic stance. The Tucson Hybrid also offers more customization options, ranging from luxurious to the sporty N-Line model, with a wide range of exterior colors. This allows drivers to personalize their vehicle to suit their tastes.
Verdict: The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid takes the lead in the design category with its cutting-edge aesthetics and superior standard features.
Interior Comfort and Technology
Inside, the Hyundai Tucson excels with a spacious, comfortable, and tech-forward cabin. The Tucson Hybrid offers more passenger space than CR-V Hybrid, including in the rear seats, where it provides ample legroom and headroom. It also features more cargo room behind the rear seat, which is important for packing for road trips with the family or hauling goods home from the home improvement store.
The Tucson also outshines the CR-V in terms of technology. It comes standard with proximity key entry with pushbutton start, plus a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system that includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto featuring 6 speakers. This is a larger screen than Honda CR-V Hybrid provides at the entry level Sport model, which requires a wired connection for smartphone mirroring. For those seeking more advanced features, the Tucson offers a wireless charger standard, and an available premium sound system.
Safety is another area where the Tucson leads, with Hyundai SmartSense technology as standard across all trims. This suite of safety features includes forward collision-avoidance assist, lane-keeping assist, and driver attention warning.
Verdict: The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid provides a more comfortable and technologically advanced interior, with excellent safety features making it the better choice for modern drivers.
Conclusion
While the Honda CR-V Hybrid remains a strong contender in the compact SUV segment and among hybrid crossovers, the Hyundai Tucson has consistently demonstrated a compelling value proposition, providing a higher level of useful comfort and convenience features and equipment standard, at a lower price point compared to the Honda CR-V Hybrid.
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