Head to head
2026 Honda CR-V vs Hyundai Tucson
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Honda CR-V
Shown: 2026 CR-V AWD TrailSport Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, the median MPG trim of 6 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 1
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 154
Hyundai Tucson
Shown: 2026 Tucson Plug-in Hybrid Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, the median MPG trim of 5 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 5
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 92
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2026 Honda CR-V AWD TrailSport Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | CR-V AWD TrailSport | Tucson Plug-in Hybrid |
| Trim / config | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
| HP | 145 | 178 |
| Power to weight | 0.041 hp/lb | 0.051 hp/lb |
| MPG Hwy | 33 mpg | 35 mpg |
| MPG City | 38 mpg | 35 mpg |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Automatic (AM-S6) |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | Turbocharged |
| Elec. Range | 0 mi | 420 mi |
| Powertrain | Hybrid | Plug-in Hybrid |
| Fuel | Regular | Regular Gas and Electricity |
| Eco Score | 6/10 | 9/10 |
| CO₂ | 252 g/mi | 103 g/mi |
| Length | 185 in | 182 in |
| Width | 74 in | 73 in |
| Height | 66 in | 64 in |
| Wheelbase | 106 in | 109 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,525 lb | 3,468 lb |
| Recalls | 1 | 5 |
| Complaints | 154 | 92 |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36k mi | 5 yr / 60k mi |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60k mi | 10 yr / 100k mi |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Honda CR-V and the Hyundai Tucson both offer, 2026. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.