The Honda CR-V and Hyundai Tucson are two of the most respected and popular compact crossovers on the road. They’re similarly size, about 73 inches wide and tipping the scales at around 3,400 pounds, priced competitively, and quite well-equipped. Compared side-by-side, however, the differences between the 2021 CR-V and Tucson become super clear! At Barker Honda, we welcome customers from the New Orleans, Thibodaux, Morgan City, and surrounding areas to visit our Honda dealership in Houma for a CR-V test drive. We offer an amazing selection of new Honda SUV models so we know you will find the right one to fit all your needs! Learn more how the CR-V beats the competition!
New Honda CR-V vs Hyundai Tucson: Power and Performance
The Tucson can be fitted with one of two engines: a standard 161-horsepower 2.0L inline-four or an available 2.4L powerplant that makes 181 horsepower. Neither of these engines can match up to CR-V’s 1.5L turbo-four, which produces 190 horsepower. With an FWD return of just 23 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway, those fuel-efficiency numbers crater to 22 city/25 highway mpg with the AWD Tucson. It’s one of the least efficient SUVs in its class.
The gas is much, much greener on Honda CR-V’s side of the yard. In fact, the 2WD CR-V returns the same mpg in the city (28) as the Tucson does on the highway! The all-wheel-drive CR-V’s EPA-estimated ratings are even better: 27 city/32 highway mpg. And because the Tucson doesn’t come in a fancy hybrid form, it’s no match for the 2021 CR-V Hybrid and its 40 city/35 highway mpg rating.
2021 Honda CR-V vs Hyundai Tucson: Safety Features
Safety is a strong suit for both Honda and Hyundai. The CR-V and Tucson were IIHS 2020 Top Safety Picks last year, though Honda’s SUV makes an ironclad case for being the superior model.
The Tucson may be less expensive, but you get what you pay for, and it lacks the standard safety features that come with the CR-V, including:
- Auto High-Beam Headlights
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow
- Honda Sensing driver-assistive technologies
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution
- Road Departure Mitigation System
- And so much more!
2021 Honda CR-V vs Hyundai Tucson: Technology & Connectivity
Standard in the Hyundai Tucson Sport, Limited and Ultimate models is a 315-watt audio system with eight speakers spread across the cabin. It sounds good to the untrained, naked ear, though some claim that there’s a tinny sound quality with its windows down.
The available CR-V audio system is an upgrade to the Tucson. Standard on the CR-V Touring, this 330-watt sound system boasts 9 glorious speakers, including a subwoofer, to deliver crisp, high-quality tunes to jam to. Best of all, thanks to
Honda engineers’ design prowess, CR-V’s active noise-canceling technology and sound-deadening materials ensure those high-fidelity tunes aren’t overwhelmed by engine drone or road noise.
The Tucson can’t compete with the new Honda CR-V for sale at Barker Honda on a number of fronts. Here at Barker Honda in Houma, we are passionate about performance and have an extensive inventory of new Honda CR-V models for you to explore. Shop our Honda CR-V inventory now, then plan a visit to our Honda dealership when you are ready to get behind the wheel of your very own CR-V. Contact our Honda dealer in Houma for more details and information!
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