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

A hybrid compact SUV is one of those rare vehicles that let you have your cake and eat it, too. They give you all the benefits of a traditional compact SUV – loads of practicality, easy driving manners, and good value – and add high fuel efficiency on top of that. What’s not to love? And two of the most admired among these vehicles are the 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid and 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.

Here’s how these two compare.

2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid

The Honda CR-V has long been a benchmark and top seller among compact SUVs for decades, and is our reigning Best Buy Award winner for its class. The 2025 CR-V Hybrid is like the cherry on top, being both the most fuel-efficient version and the most powerful of CR-V models. It’s also still fresh from a redesign just two years ago. For California buyers with access to a hydrogen fueling station, this year Honda has introduced a fuel cell CR-V. Prices for the 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid start at $36,000.

Honda CR-V Hybrid Highlights 

Fuel efficient: This is the reason most of us buy a hybrid, and the CR-V Hybrid delivers. Specifically, it delivers up to 40 mpg with front-wheel drive or 37 mpg with all-wheel drive. For those who can withgo all-wheel drive, that 40 mpg number is especially enticing.

Traffic Jam Assist: If you’ve ever been or sadly plan to be stuck in traffic on the daily commute, this standard feature in the CR-V Hybrid is a real stress saver. The system can make steering adjustments, accelerate, and brake to keep up with traffic below 45 mph. Combined with the also-standard adaptive cruise control, the Honda is a real helper for highway treks and traffic jams alike.

Cargo space galore: The CR-V Hybrid has one of the roomiest cargo bays in its class, offering 36.3 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 76.5 with them down. That total number just edges the Tucson Hybrid, and in our testing we also appreciated the CR-V’s low load floor.

Read our Honda CR-V Expert Review or see 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid models for sale near you.

2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

Hyundai has never been one to rest on its laurels, and the latest Tucson is just more proof of that. As with the CR-V, the Tucson is available with a standard gasoline engine, as well as a plug-in hybrid variant. For the Tucson Hybrid we are comparing here, it makes a highly tempting case for itself, bringing stylish looks, a tech-rich cabin, an unbeatable warranty, and innovative features. Pricing starts at $34,760.

Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Highlights

Standard all-wheel drive: While this is optional and costs extra on the CR-V, it’s standard here, making the Tucson Hybrid’s a strong value proposition. Moreover, with all-wheel drive it still earns 38 mpg or 35 mpg combined, depending on trim.

Traditional transmission: Most hybrid vehicles – including the CR-V Hybrid — use a continuously variable transmission (CVT), which can tend to drone and feel unnatural. The Tucson Hybrid does not. It employs a traditional 6-speed automatic that makes driving even more enjoyable.

Tech-rich interior: The Tucson Hybrid’s cabin looks a step or two richer than the Honda when it comes to tech. It boasts a sleek 12.3-inch touchscreen (vs. 9 for the CR-V), and all but the base model get a twin 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. It combines to create a sleek and sophisticated look.

Read our Hyundai Tucson Expert Review or see 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid models for sale near you.

Similarities

The Honda CR-V Hybrid and Hyundai Tucson Hybrid deliver 5-passenger compact SUV practicality with excellent fuel economy.

Conclusion

With this match, you’re choosing between two winners. The Honda CR-V Hybrid is easygoing, roomy, and has a hard-earned reputation for reliability and high resale value. The Tucson Hybrid counters with better tech, a far longer warranty that includes 10-years/100,000-mile powertrain coverage, a lower starting price, and nearly as much cargo space. This is the kind of matchup that truly calls for test drives of both to see which speaks to your heart.

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for New 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid vehicles and New 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid vehicles in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) quoted includes the destination fee, but does not include tax, license, document fees, and options.

	2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid	2025Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
Popular Powertrains
Engine	2.0-liter gas/electric 4-cylinder	Turbo 1.6-liter gas/electric 4-cylinder
Horsepower	204 combined	231 combined
Torque	247 lb-ft combined	271 combined
Transmission	Continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT)	6-speed automatic
Fuel economy MPG	43 city/36 highway/40 combined (front-wheel drive)	38 city/38 highway/38 combined
Also Available	AWD; hydrogen fuel cell	Plug-in hybrid
Specs
Basic Warranty	3 years/36,000 miles	5 years/60,000 miles
Powertrain Warranty	5 years/60,000 miles	10 years/100,000 miles
NHTSA Overall Safety	5-Star	Not rated
Max Seating Capacity	5	5
Wheelbase	106.3 inches	108.5 inches
Overall Length	184.8 inches	182.3 inches
Width	73.5 inches	73.4 inches
Height	66.5 inches	66.3 inches
Turning Diameter	37.3 feet	38.6 feet
Headroom, Front	38.2 inches	40.1 inches
Headroom, Rear	38.2 inches	39.5 inches
Legroom, Front	41.3 inches	41.4 inches
Legroom, Rear	41.0 inches	41.3 inches
Shoulder Room, Front	57.9 inches	57.6 inches
Shoulder Room, Rear	55.9 inches	56.0 inches
Cargo Volume	36.3 cubic feet	38.7 cubic feet