2020 Honda CR-V Vs. 2020 Hyundai Tucson

The 2020 Honda CR-V is simply an excellent compact SUV. It’s quite difficult for anything to stand up against it. Our model deathmatch ring is deeply stained with the blood of vehicles that had the guts to try, with the corpse of the latest contender being dragged off as we speak.

But the 2020 Hyundai Tucson is ambling up to give it a shot. The tentative machine looks eager to turn and run, but it’s being egged forward by an optimistic engineering team that believes they may have finally put together a CR-V killer. Does the 2020 Tucson have what it takes to hold its own against our venerable champ? Or should they already start clearing another spot in the junkyard?

Read on below to find out!

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2020 Honda CR-V	Vs.	2020 Hyundai Tucson
$25,150*	Starting MSRP	$23,550
Up to 28 city / 34 highway*	Fuel Economy	Up to 23 city / 28 highway
190 hp	Horsepower	161 to 181 hp
37.6 to 39.2 cubic feet, 75.8 with seat area	Cargo Volume	31 cubic feet, 61.9 with seat area
1,500 pounds	Towing Capacity (when properly equipped)	1,000 pounds

^{*MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $1,120.00 destination charge and options. Dealers set own prices.}

^{**28 city/34 highway/30 combined mpg rating for 2WD trims. 27 city/32 highway/29 combined mpg rating for AWD trims. Based on 2020 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.}

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Ample Power and Satisfying Performance

The 2020 Honda CR-V manages to have superior horsepower, torque and fuel economy numbers to the 2020 Hyundai Tucson. This makes the vehicle an excellent daily driver, delivering a well-balanced ride and good gas mileage. A turbocharged engine comes standard, paired to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) that boasts delightfully smooth shifts. The whole setup provides ample power and solid acceleration.

Superior Cargo Volume, Comfort and Capability

As far as capability is concerned, the 2020 Honda CR-V has a bigger cargo area both with the seats in place and with them lowered than does the 2020 Hyundai Tucson. Loading up the rear hatch is easier as well, with a lift-over height of 26 inches as opposed to 29.3 inches for the 2020 Tucson.

Even with the larger cargo area, the 2020 CR-V provides more room for passengers than the 2020 Tucson. To be precise, there are 3.7 more cubic feet of passenger volume in the Honda. It’s clear that the 2020 Honda CR-V nails all the key points for a commuter and small family machine; it’s practical, comfortable and fuel-efficient. Sorry 2020 Tucson, but looks like our champion remains undefeated for the time being.

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