Matchup
Honda CR-V vs Hyundai Tucson
The 2026 CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid against the 2026 Tucson SEL AWD, through ten physics labs and every official rating we could find.
Last checked Oct 24, 2026. Every figure links to its source.
The short answer
- In the trims shown, the Tucson costs $9,850 less: $34,150 against $44,000 for the CR-V, destination included. PublishedHondaPublishedHyundai
- The CR-V is rated 37 mpg combined by the EPA, 11 mpg better than the Tucson (26 mpg). PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
- At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the CR-V costs about $768 a year less to run: $1,815/yr against $2,583/yr. DerivedEPADerivedEPA
- The CR-V gets to 60 mph 1.7 s sooner: 7.1 s against 8.8 s. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
Who each one suits
The CR-V hybrid is the efficient, quicker one: 37 mpg against 26, about $768 a year less to run, and 60 mph 1.7 s sooner. Its headlights rate Good against the Tucson’s Acceptable.
The Tucson costs $9,850 less in these trims, tows 1,750 lb more, has 4.0 cu ft more cargo space and stops 4 ft shorter from 70 mph. It also rates Good in the IIHS moderate overlap test, where the CR-V rates Poor.
At a glance
| CR-V | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price, this trim | $44,000PublishedHonda | $34,150PublishedHyundai |
| Powertrain | 2.0 L Atkinson four + generator + 181-hp traction motor (two-motor hybrid) · Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System (on-demand rear coupling) | 2.5 L four-cylinder, direct and port injection, 13.0:1 compression · HTRAC AWD (electronically controlled rear coupling) |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 7.1 sTestedCar and Driver | 8.8 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 182 ft (55.5 m)TestedCar and Driver | 178 ft (54.3 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| EPA combined | 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km)PublishedEPA | 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
| Cargo behind the second row | 34.7 cu ft (983 L)PublishedHonda | 38.7 cu ft (1,096 L)PublishedHyundai |
| Large suitcases, packed | 6Simulatedfrom Honda | 6Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Seats | 5PublishedHonda | 5PublishedHyundai |
| Crash ratings | NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS crash tests G/P/G | IIHS crash tests G/G/G |
Acceleration
The CR-V gets to 60 mph 1.7 s sooner: 7.1 s against 8.8 s.
| CR-V | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp (152 kW)PublishedHonda | 187 hp (139 kW)PublishedHyundai |
| Torque | 247 lb-ft (335 Nm)PublishedHonda | 178 lb-ft (241 Nm)PublishedHyundai |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 7.1 sTestedCar and Driver | 8.8 sTestedCar and Driver |
| 0–60 mph, our simulation | 7.2 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 8.8 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Passing, 50–70 mph | 5.2 sTestedCar and Driver | 6.0 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Quarter mile | 15.8 sTestedCar and Driver | 16.7 sTestedCar and Driver |
Braking and stopping distance
The Tucson stops from 70 mph in 178 ft, 4 ft shorter than the CR-V (182 ft).
| CR-V | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 182 ft (55.5 m)TestedCar and Driver | 178 ft (54.3 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 60–0 mph, tested | no data | 120 ft (36.6 m)TestedMotorTrend |
| Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 373 ft (113.6 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 367 ft (111.7 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 285 ft (86.8 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 281 ft (85.6 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction | 173 ft (52.7 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 170 ft (51.8 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
Rollover
It takes a 12 mph sideways slide into a curb to roll the CR-V; the Tucson goes over at 11 mph.
| CR-V | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA rollover rating | 4★ · 15.5% riskTestedNHTSA | no data |
| Sideways slide that trips it into a roll | 12 mph (19 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs | 11 mph (18 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom NHTSA |
| Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height) | 1.24Simulated, estimated inputs | 1.22Simulated, estimated inputsfrom NHTSA |
Efficiency and running costs
The CR-V is rated 37 mpg combined by the EPA, 11 mpg better than the Tucson (26 mpg).
| CR-V | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA combined | 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km)PublishedEPA | 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
| Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year | $1,815/yrDerivedEPA | $2,583/yrDerivedEPA |
| Steady 75 mph, our simulation | 35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 26 mpg (9.1 L/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Drag coefficient | 0.36DerivedEPA | 0.33PublishedHyundai |
Grip, snow and maneuvering
The CR-V turns in a 1.6 ft tighter circle: 37.0 ft against 38.6 ft.
| CR-V | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| Skidpad grip, tested | 0.81 gTestedCar and Driver | 0.83 gTestedCar and Driver |
| Cornering grip, our simulation | 0.81 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 0.83 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Pulling away on packed snow | 0.25 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 0.25 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Turning circle | 37.0 ft (11.3 m)PublishedHonda | 38.6 ft (11.8 m)PublishedHyundai |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in (21 cm)PublishedHonda | 8.3 in (21 cm)PublishedHyundai |
| Tires | Michelin Primacy A/S 235/55R19 all-season · 235/55R19TestedCar and Driver | 235/60R18 all-season · 235/60R18PublishedHyundai |
Space, luggage and fit
The Tucson is rated to tow 1,750 lb more: 2,750 lb against 1,000 lb.
| CR-V | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5PublishedHonda | 5PublishedHyundai |
| Large suitcases, packed | 6Simulatedfrom Honda | 6Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Carry-ons in the space left | 0Simulatedfrom Honda | 4Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Cargo behind the second row | 34.7 cu ft (983 L)PublishedHonda | 38.7 cu ft (1,096 L)PublishedHyundai |
| Cargo, seats folded | 71.8 cu ft (2,033 L)PublishedHonda | 74.8 cu ft (2,118 L)PublishedHyundai |
| Towing | 1,000 lb (454 kg)PublishedHonda | 2,750 lb (1,247 kg)PublishedHyundai |
| Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver | 0.0 in (0 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda | +1.9 in (5 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver | +2.3 in (6 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda | +4.2 in (11 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver | +5.3 in (13 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda | +7.2 in (18 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger | +2.5 in (6 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda | +2.5 in (6 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in | +4.4 in (11 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda | +4.8 in (12 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in | −0.1 in head · +0.1 in kneeSimulatedfrom Honda | −0.1 in head · +0.5 in kneeSimulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Front head room, published | 38.2 in (97 cm)PublishedHonda | 40.1 in (102 cm)PublishedHyundai |
| Rear head room, published | 38.2 in (97 cm)PublishedHonda | 39.5 in (100 cm)PublishedHyundai |
| Rear leg room, published | 41.0 in (104 cm)PublishedHonda | 41.3 in (105 cm)PublishedHyundai |
Cabin noise
No meaningful gap between the CR-V and the Tucson on what we can measure here.
| CR-V | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin sound at 70 mph | 68 dBATestedCar and Driver | no data |
Visibility
From the driver’s seat the CR-V’s hood hides the first 20 ft of road; the Tucson’s hides 22 ft.
| CR-V | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver | 20 ft (6.1 m)Simulated | 22 ft (6.8 m)Simulated |
| Ground visible within 33 ft ahead | 38%Simulated | 37%Simulated |
Headlights and night stopping
On low beams, the fastest you can drive the Tucson and still stop inside the lit road is 67 mph; in the CR-V it’s 62 mph (dry road, 1.5-second reaction).
| CR-V | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| IIHS headlight rating | GoodTestedIIHS | AcceptableTestedIIHS |
| Low beams, straight road (right edge) | 281 ft (85.7 m)TestedIIHS | 314 ft (95.8 m)TestedIIHS |
| Fastest you can stop inside the low beams | 62 mph (100 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS | 67 mph (109 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS |
| High beams, straight road (right edge) | 481 ft (146.6 m)TestedIIHS | 600 ft (183.0 m)TestedIIHS |
Crash safety
In the IIHS moderate overlap front test the Tucson rates Good and the CR-V Poor.
| CR-V | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5★TestedNHTSA | no data |
| IIHS small overlap front | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS moderate overlap front (updated) | PoorTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS side (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| Curb weight | 3,890 lb (1,764 kg)TestedCar and Driver | 3,695 lb (1,676 kg)TestedCar and Driver |
Where each one wins
Honda CR-V
- The CR-V is rated 37 mpg combined by the EPA, 11 mpg better than the Tucson (26 mpg). PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
- At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the CR-V costs about $768 a year less to run: $1,815/yr against $2,583/yr. DerivedEPADerivedEPA
- The CR-V gets to 60 mph 1.7 s sooner: 7.1 s against 8.8 s. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- Passing from 50 to 70 mph takes 5.2 s in the CR-V and 6.0 s in the Tucson. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- From the driver’s seat the CR-V’s hood hides the first 20 ft of road; the Tucson’s hides 22 ft. Simulated
- IIHS rates the CR-V’s headlights Good and the Tucson’s Acceptable. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
- The CR-V turns in a 1.6 ft tighter circle: 37.0 ft against 38.6 ft. PublishedHondaPublishedHyundai
- It takes a 12 mph sideways slide into a curb to roll the CR-V; the Tucson goes over at 11 mph. Simulated, estimated inputsSimulated, estimated inputsfrom NHTSA
Hyundai Tucson
- In the trims shown, the Tucson costs $9,850 less: $34,150 against $44,000 for the CR-V, destination included. PublishedHondaPublishedHyundai
- The Tucson is rated to tow 1,750 lb more: 2,750 lb against 1,000 lb. PublishedHondaPublishedHyundai
- In the IIHS moderate overlap front test the Tucson rates Good and the CR-V Poor. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
- The Tucson stops from 70 mph in 178 ft, 4 ft shorter than the CR-V (182 ft). TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- On low beams, the fastest you can drive the Tucson and still stop inside the lit road is 67 mph; in the CR-V it’s 62 mph (dry road, 1.5-second reaction). Simulatedfrom IIHSSimulatedfrom IIHS
- A 6-ft-4 driver has +1.9 in between head and headliner in the Tucson and 0.0 in in the CR-V. Simulatedfrom HondaSimulatedfrom Hyundai
- The Tucson has 4.0 cu ft more cargo space behind its second row: 38.7 cu ft against 34.7 cu ft. PublishedHondaPublishedHyundai
- IIHS measured the Tucson’s low beams lighting the road 33 ft farther on a straightaway: 314 ft against 281 ft. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
Other trims
- CR-V EX-L AWD
- CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid · on this page
- Tucson SEL AWD · on this page
- Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD
Keep comparing
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- All the Hyundai Tucson figures
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Sources
- American Honda: 2026 CR-V trims and starting MSRP (excludes $1,450 destination) (2026-10)
- Hyundai Motor America: 2026 Tucson features & specs (trims, MSRP, weights, interior, cargo) (2026-10)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Honda CR-V AWD (1.5 L turbo, id 49487) and CR-V Hybrid AWD (id 49488) ratings (2026-10)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Hyundai Tucson AWD (id 49500) and Tucson Hybrid AWD (id 49498) ratings (2026-10)
- Car and Driver: Comparison test: CR-V Hybrid, CX-50 Hybrid, Forester Hybrid, RAV4 Hybrid (2026 CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid AWD) (2025-10)
- Car and Driver: Tested: 2022 Hyundai Tucson 2.5L Is Dazzling but Slow (Limited AWD) (2021-06)
- Honda News (American Honda): 2026 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features (2025-08)
- MotorTrend: 2025 Hyundai Tucson XRT First Test (HTRAC AWD) (2025-01)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid SUV HEV AWD (VehicleId 20888) (2026-10)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2025 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD (VehicleId 20563): 17.4% rollover risk (2026-10)
- Car and Driver: 2026 Hyundai Tucson review (Tucson XRT 75-mph highway test) (2026-10)
- US EPA: Data on cars used for testing fuel economy, MY2026 (CR-V coastdown target coefficients) (2026-01)
- Hyundai Motor America Newsroom: 2025 Tucson specifications and features (track by wheel size, Cd 0.33) (2024-12)
- IIHS: 2026 Honda CR-V ratings (crash tests apply to 2023–27 models) (2026-10)
- IIHS: 2026 Hyundai Tucson ratings (crash tests apply to 2022–26; headlights to 2025–26) (2026-10)
Badges: Published figures come from the maker, a regulator or a rating agency; Tested from an independent instrumented test; Simulated are computed by our physics from those inputs (how); Estimate means no published value exists. Confirm figures with the maker or your dealer before you buy.