2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid vs. 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid

Battle of the Hybrid SUVs

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and Honda CR-V Hybrid are two of today’s most popular SUVs. The question is, which one offers the better value for the money?

Two of today’s most popular hybrid compact SUVs face off. Which is the better buy? The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid or the 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid? Let’s find out in this battle of the hybrid SUVs.

Which SUV Is More Affordable?

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid wins out in this category. It has a starting MSRP of $33,465 and a top trim that starts at $41,295.

The CR-V Hybrid has a starting MSRP of $34,650, with the top trim costing $41,000. The kicker? It costs an extra $1,500 to add AWD to most models of the Honda SUV.

Which Vehicle Is More Reliable?

The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid wins again. According to J.D. Power, the Tucson Hybrid has a Great reliability score of 85. The Honda CR-V Hybrid comes in slightly lower at 84.

The Tucson Hybrid also has a better, five-year/60,000-mile limited warranty. The CR-V Hybrid’s warranty offers just three years/36,000 miles of basic coverage.

Which SUV Is More Comfortable?

Yet again, the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid takes the cake. Though both SUVs provide spacious seating across two rows, the Tucson Hybrid’s interior got a refresh for 2025, so it has a more modern feel.

Buyers who choose the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid can choose from cloth, synthetic leather, or leather upholstery. The CR-V Hybrid features comfortable front seats but could benefit from additional padding in the rear.

Which SUV Has More Cargo Space?

The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid doesn’t beat the Honda CR-V Hybrid in every category. The Honda SUV features more cargo space, though both have ample room for carting around belongings.

The Honda has 39.3 cu ft of cargo space behind the rear seat and 76.5 cu ft with the second row folded down. The Hyundai has 38.7 cu ft of cargo space behind the rear seat and 74.5 cu ft with the second row folded down.

Which SUV Has the Better Interior?

We’re back to the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. Thanks to its recent refresh, it has a more modern cabin that is replete with premium features yet remains practical for daily use.

The CR-V Hybrid also has a well-designed interior, but the rigid plastic door panels detract from the overall feel.

Which SUV Has Better Features?

The Tucson Hybrid features a 12.3-inch touchscreen and comes standard with wireless smartphone connectivity and device charging. Buyers will also get a Hyundai Digital Key and four USB ports.

The CR-V Hybrid can’t measure up in this category. It features a seven-inch touchscreen, wired smartphone connectivity, and three USB ports.

Which SUV Has More Power?

The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid puts out a combined 231 hp and 271 lb-ft of torque with its four-cylinder turbo engine and electric motor. The CR-V Hybrid features a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and two electric motors, but its total output can’t match the Tucson Hybrid’s at 204 hp and 247 lb-ft of torque.

Which SUV Offers Better Fuel Economy?

The CR-V Hybrid wins this competition. Its base model achieves an EPA-estimated 43/36 mpg city/highway with front-wheel drive (FWD) or 40/34 mpg city/highway with all-wheel drive (AWD).

The Hyundai still gets respectable fuel efficiency. It’s estimated at 38 mpg city/highway with AWD, but this hybrid SUV’s efficiency dips to 35 mpg on higher trim levels.

Which SUV Is Safer?

We’ve saved one of the most important questions for last. The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is a clear winner. It received a Top Safety Pick+ designation from the IIHS and comes equipped with a comprehensive list of standard active safety technologies.

The Honda CR-V Hybrid didn’t get the same kind of treatment from the IIHS, with mixed safety ratings. However, it received five stars overall from the NHTSA and comes with most of the same standard tech.