2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid vs 2023 Honda CR V Hybrid Comparison

These are the most common questions asked about the Tucson Hybrid and the CR V Hybrid. To give you answers, we’ve gathered as many facts and numbers as we can. The answers should help you decide about these two hybrid rivals.

1. Which Hybrid is Fun to Drive?

   When it comes to performance, the 2023 Tucson Hybrid has the CR V Hybrid solidly beat. It’s just more fun to command 227 horsepower than it is to control 204 horsepower.

   Motor Trend praises the Tucson Hybrid’s willing powertrain, heap of torque, and conventional automatic transmission. It also notes its smooth ride quality, precise steering, good cornering grip, and energetic and intuitive powertrain.

   On the other hand, Edmunds test drivers have a lot of gripes about the Honda. They write that the CRV hybrid powertrain is slow and noisy on hills. The same reviewer complains that the CR-V hybrid’s real-world fuel economy wasn’t as advertised.

2. Which Hybrid has a Bigger Passenger Cabin?

   The Tucson HEV has a passenger volume of 107.9 cubic feet. That’s six cubic feet bigger than the CR-V Hybrid’s 103.5 cubic feet. A taller roof gives the Hyundai an edge when it comes to front-row headroom: 40.1 inches rather than 38.2 inches.

   In the back row where it counts the most, the Tucson Hybrid offers 39.5 inches of headroom while the Honda headroom measures 38.2 inches. While the Honda has 41 inches of rear legroom, the Hyundai pulls ahead again with 41.3 inches.

3. Which Hybrid SUV has the Best Cargo Capability?

   The CR V Hybrid hold is about half a cubic foot bigger at 39.3 cubic feet. The Tucson HEV hold measures a still generous 38.7 cubic feet. When the seats are down, the Tucson has 75 cubic feet and the CRV has just over 76 cubes.

   However, the slight difference in cargo space probably won’t matter as much as the Tucson’s significantly bigger cabin. Plus the Tucson Hybrid Blue has a power liftgate. This feature is only standard on the much higher priced CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring.

4. Which Hybrid SUV can tow the most?

   The Honda CR-V Hybrid can only tow 1,000 pounds. Tucson Hybrids can tow up to 2,000 pounds. Even the plug-in hybrid Tucson can tow 1,650 pounds.

   Furthermore, Hyundai has prepared its vehicles for the task. Pre-wiring, hill descent control, and trailer sway control are standards. Clearly Tucson HEVs have the advantage in this category.

5. Which Hybrid SUV has Standard All Wheel Drive?

   The 2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid has standard all wheel drive. An electronic center limited slip differential adds to its natural capability. The CR-V Hybrid Sport is a front-wheel drive SUV. All-wheel drive comes at an extra cost.

6. Which Hybrid has the Best Ground Clearance?

   Tucson Hybrids claim 8.3 inches of ground clearance. That drops to 8.2 inches in the CRV Hybrid AWD models and 7.8 inches for the basic CRV Hybrid with front wheel drive. So it’s close but the Tucson pulls ahead.

7. Which Hybrid SUV is the Best Value Package?

   The initial $1900 hybrid price difference between the cheaper Tucson Hybrid and the more expensive CR-V Hybrid would seem to indicate the prize goes to Honda, but this isn’t true. In fact, the 2023 Tucson HEV Blue manages to cover all of the essentials at a lower cost.

   The two rivals share these amenities:

   • Cockpit - Power Driver’s Seat, Touchscreen Infotainment

   • Connectivity - Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

   • Climate - Dual Zone Automatic HVAC, heated front seats

   • Second Row - Reclining seats, Dedicated AC Vents, Armrest and Cupholders

   However, the Tucson Hybrid Blue goes further. It offers these additional amenities and systems as standards:

   • Cockpit - Hyundai Digital Key, Wireless Charger, HD Radio

   • Comforts - Height-Adjustable Passenger Seat

   • Cargo - Hands-Free Power Liftgate, Dual Level Floor

   • Driver aids - Curve Control ACC, Blind Spot Avoidance Assist

   • Parking Aid - Rear Traffic Avoidance Assist

   These items either require a higher priced package or trim or they aren’t found on the CRV Hybrid at all. When you add up what you get, the Tucson Hybrid Blue is the clear value winner.

8. Which Hybrid Can Go the Fastest?

   The Tucson Hybrid has more power and torque than the CRV Hybrid. When combined with its traditional automatic transmission, there’s no doubt that the Hyundai is faster than the Honda. It’s just easier with 227 horsepower than 204 horsepower.

   With more power, the Tucson Hybrid is stronger too. It can tow double the amount the CRV Hybrid is rated to tow.

   

   Furthermore, the Tucson Plug In Hybrid can go even faster. With its bigger battery, it generates 261 horsepower. This makes it the fastest of the three.

9. Which Hybrid has More Basic Driver Assistance?

   The CRV Hybrid offers a nice basic package, but it doesn’t have a blind spot monitor or a rear cross traffic alert at the entry level price. Not only does the entry level Tucson Hybrid have these features, it also includes an active avoidance assist to increase their effectiveness.

   Adaptive cruise control is universal on these two SUVs. The difference is that the Tucson Hybrid ACC has a navigation interface. This allows it to apply Curve Control to be safer on the road’s twists and turns.

10. Which Hybrid has an Electric Driving Range?

    The 2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug In Hybrid has a driving range of 33 miles. In addition, it has a regular hybrid fuel economy of 35 mpg. It earns an overall 80 mpg-equivalent. The 2023 Honda CRV Hybrid does not have a plug in version and does not offer a pure electric range.

Conclusion

With so many points in its favor, it’s no wonder the 2023 Tucson Hybrid is at the top of the rankings at US News. In fact, it tops the rankings in three SUV categories: 2 row, compact, and hybrid.

Get behind the wheel at Earnhardt North Scottsdale Hyundai dealer. Be sure to ask about the available ventilated seats.