2021 Honda CR-V vs Hyundai Tucson

You’re in the market for an SUV that can deliver performance, speed, safety, and impeccable design. As you keep up with work and play around Tampa, Citrus Park, or Lutz, Florida, you deserve nothing less than a vehicle that goes above and beyond to deliver. If you find yourself torn when comparing the benefits of the 2021 Honda CR-V vs. the 2021 Hyundai Tucson, then keep reading as we explore what each of these sleek, powerful SUVs has to offer. If you want to take a look at the real deal, come visit us at Tampa Honda for a test drive today. Now, let’s break down the options:

2021 Honda CR-V vs Hyundai Tucson: Quick Facts
Honda CR-V	Hyundai Tucson
EPA-estimated MPG for all 2WD trims: 28 city/34 highway/30 combined MPG*	EPA-estimated MPG for all FWD trims: 23 city/28 highway/25 combined MPG
Automatic climate control system	Manual air conditioning
Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow	Smart Cruise Control, optional

CR-V vs Tucson: Impressive Drive and Gas Mileage

Inside every good car is a reliable engine to get you from Point A to Point B. When we compare the Honda CR-V vs. the Hyundai Tucson, we see both base trims have in-line 4-cylinder engines. This gives the Tucson 161 horsepower and 150 lb-ft of torque. However, the CR-V packs a punch with a turbocharger on its engine, generating 190 horsepower and 179 lb-ft of torque, giving the Honda an extra performance kick. That impressive performance follows the cars into their EPA-estimated miles per gallon:

	2021 Honda CR-V (all 2WD trims)	2021 Hyundai Tucson (all FWD trims)	2021 Honda CR-V (all AWD trims)	2021 Hyundai Tucson (all AWD trims)
EPA-estimated MPG: City	28 MPG*	23 MPG	27 MPG*	22 MPG
EPA-estimated MPG: Highway	34 MPG*	28 MPG	32 MPG*	25 MPG
EPA-estimated MPG: Combined	30 MPG*	25 MPG	29 MPG*	23 MPG

From the city to the highway, you’ll preserve more gas with the impressive EPA-estimated MPG you get from the Honda CR-V.

Interior Features of the Honda CR-V vs Hyundai Tucson

Let’s unpack the interior aspects of the Honda CR-V vs. the Hyundai Tucson. Both have optional brand-specific upgrades in common for the enjoyment of you and your passengers, such as:

Push button start
Dual-zone automatic climate control system
HomeLink® Remote System (Honda)/Bluelink® Connected Car System (Hyundai)

The convenience of your remote system makes life a breeze when you’re in a morning rush and headed out the door. When it comes to infotainment, enjoy the base color touchscreens in both SUVs and features such as Bluetooth® for hands-free phone calls and music streaming. Exclusive to the Honda CR-V, stream your Pandora® music subscription with your compatible smartphone. Jam on with the extra features offered by the CR-V.

Drive Safe and Secure

You have places to go and people to see, and both SUVs can take you great distances. Now that we’ve gone over how you can stay comfortable, let’s see how you can also have peace of mind. Honda Sensing® and Hyundai SmartSense have many standard brand-specific safety features in common, such as:

Lane keeping alerts
Forward collision monitoring
Anti-lock braking
Tire pressure monitoring

Using the sensors and cameras of your high-powered SUV, these safety assists help alert you to potential hazards and will, in some instances, intervene automatically to help prevent accidents. With Honda Sensing®, you can enjoy extra benefits on the base trim. Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, for example, is optional on Hyundai while it comes standard with the Honda CR-V. Stay steady for long stretches of the highway and match pace with the car in front of you with the ease of the Honda CR-V.

Should I Buy the 2021 Honda CR-V or Hyundai Tucson?

In this breakdown of the 2021 Honda CR-V vs. the 2021 Hyundai Tucson, we see both SUVs have a lot to offer for their class. However, for that extra MPG, base safety features, and advanced drive assists, the Honda CR-V just might be the SUV for you. If you’re around Tampa, Citrus Park, or Lutz, FL, come visit Honda Tampa today to try out the Honda CR-V. We look forward to helping you! Drive safe!

^*28 city/34 highway/30 combined MPG rating for 2WD trims. 27 city/32 highway/29 combined MPG rating for AWD trims. 40 city/35 highway/38 combined MPG rating for hybrid trims. Based on 2021 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, and other factors.