Honda CR-V vs Hyundai Tucson (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,320
- CR-V: 2 mpg better, 3 hp more.
- Tucson: $1,320 cheaper, 3.8 cu ft more cargo.
- CR-V wins 4 of 12 measures.
| Measure | CR-V | Tucson | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $32,370 | $31,050 | Tucson |
| Horsepower | 190 hp | 187 hp | CR-V |
| Torque | 179 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 30 mpg | 28 mpg | CR-V |
| Cargo, max | 76.5 cu ft | 80.3 cu ft | Tucson |
| Cargo, seats up | 39.3 cu ft | 38.7 cu ft | CR-V |
| Rear legroom | 41.0 in | 41.3 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | About the same |
| Length | 184.8 in | 182.3 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.5 in | 73.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,472 lb | 3,429 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 1,500 lb | 2,700 lb to 2,750 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 7.1 in | CR-V |
| 0-60 mph | 7.8 s estimate | 7.8 s estimate | About the same |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | Tucson |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| CR-V LX 2WD $30,920 | Tucson SEL FWD $31,050 | $130 |
| Tucson SE FWD $29,700 | CR-V LX 2WD $30,920 | $1,220 |
Hybrid vs hybrid
| Measure | CR-V | Tucson | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35,630 | $31,300 | Tucson |
| Horsepower | 204 hp | 231 hp | Tucson |
| Torque | 138 lb-ft | 271 lb-ft | Tucson |
| MPG combined | 40 mpg | 38 mpg | CR-V |
| Cargo, seats up | 36.3 cu ft | 38.7 cu ft | Tucson |
| Rear legroom | 41.0 in | 41.3 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | About the same |
| Towing | 1,000 lb | 2,000 lb | Tucson |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8.3 in | Tucson |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | Tucson |
Tucson wins 7 of 11 measures.
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | CR-V | Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $32,370 | $31,050 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,280 | $1,371 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,680 | $8,229 |
| Total, 6 years | $40,050 | $39,279 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Tucson wins.
CR-V wins if Price weight is 4 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Tucson | 4% |
| MPG | CR-V | 7% |
| Power | CR-V | 2% |
| Space | Tucson | 5% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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