With its roomy and refined cabin, abundant practicality, and eye-catching style, the 2024 Hyundai Tucson represents a compelling choice in the crowded compact crossover class. It's nicely equipped with many appealing amenities. And it offers multiple powertrain options, including a potent plug-in hybrid with all-electric capability. While there's no shortage of competitors, the Hyundai Tucson delivers a complete package that's tough to beat. Here's a look at how it compares in a few key areas to a long-running segment standout, the Honda CR-V.
2024 Hyundai Tucson vs. Honda CR-V: Performance
The Hyundai Tucson and Honda CR-V have different base powertrains but are closely matched for standard performance. The Tucson's 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine generates 187 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque, while the CR-V's 1.5-liter turbo-four makes 190 hp/179 lb-ft. However, the Tucson has a smooth-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission, while the CR-V uses a less-refined continuously variable transmission.
2024 Hyundai Tucson vs. Honda CR-V: Hybrid
The Hyundai Tucson and Honda CR-V both offer electric-assisted variants for drivers seeking a more economical solution to their daily commute. The Tucson Hybrid comes standard with all-wheel drive and achieves an EPA-estimated 38 mpg in its Blue trim and 37 mpg in higher tiers. The AWD CR-V Hybrid is about equal, with an estimated 37 mpg rating.1 However, the Tucson Hybrid gets higher performance from its 1.6-liter turbo-four hybrid powertrain (226 horsepower, 258 pound-feet of torque). The CR-V's 2.0-liter four-cylinder hybrid produces 204 hp/247 lb-ft).
Are you shopping for a crossover with even higher efficiency? Stronger performance? How about both? The Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid adds a larger electric powertrain to the 1.6-liter turbo-four, increasing output to 261 horsepower. A 13.8-kWh battery helps the Tucson PHEV achieve an impressive EPA-estimated 80 MPGe (miles-per-gallon equivalent)1. It also enables an estimated 33 miles of electric-only range, letting you get the EV driving experience without switching to 100% battery power. Charging takes a little over six hours using a standard 3-pin household-style outlet, meaning you don't need special equipment to enjoy plug-in ownership. The Honda CR-V doesn't have a plug-in hybrid option.
2024 Hyundai Tucson vs. Honda CR-V: Interior and Features
- The Hyundai Tucson and Honda CR-V each offer roomy cabins with ample personal space for all passengers. However, the Tucson provides a bit more headroom and legroom in both rows. While they have two of the segment's largest cargo areas, the Tucson has the edge with up to 80.3 cubic feet to the CR-V's 76.5
- The Hyundai Tucson SE and SEL have an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integration. However, all higher grades upgrade to a 10.25-inch infotainment display and a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument panel. The Honda CR-V has a standard 7-inch touchscreen, with a 9-inch display reserved for EX-L and higher trims. While the CR-V has a display in the gauge cluster, it doesn't offer a fully digital instrument panel.
- Both models have heated front seats in all but their base trim. However, the Tucson also has available ventilated front seats and heated rear seats, which the CR-V doesn't offer.
2024 Hyundai Tucson vs. Honda CR-V: Driver Assistance
The Hyundai Tucson comes standard with a comprehensive roster of advanced driver aids, including:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Detection
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Lane Following Assist
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- Safe Exit Warning
- Driver Attention Warning
The Honda CR-V has its own list of standard driver aids; however, blind-spot and cross-traffic monitoring are reserved for higher trims and don't include collision-avoidance assistance.
The Hyundai Tucson offers several available technologies you won't find in any Honda CR-V configuration, including a Surround View Monitor, Blind-Spot View Monitor, Remote Smart Parking Assist, Safe Exit Assist, Highway Driving Assist, and Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control.
Test-Drive the 2024 Hyundai Tucson near Kettering and Beaver Creek, OH
Reach out to Voss Hyundai to learn more about the latest Hyundai models and their available features, financing offers, and reservation opportunities. If you'd like to explore the 2024 Tucson's accommodations, amenities, and performance firsthand, we invite you to visit us in Dayton, OH, for a test drive. We'd love to give you a tour.
1Combined city/highway driving based on EPA estimates for the 2024 model year. Mileage figures are provided for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary depending on operating conditions, vehicle maintenance, driving habits, and other factors.
