A Look at How the 2023 Hyundai Tucson Compares with the 2023 Honda CR-V

The 2023 Hyundai Tucson was redesigned a few years ago, and one of the main elements that was significantly improved was interior space. The new Tucson went from having an average cargo area and rear seat passenger compartment to leading the segment in rear seat passenger legroom space and being one of the most versatile compact SUVs when it comes to cargo capacity. The new Tucson is better suited than ever for the needs of a growing and active family, but improvements in technology, value proposition, and safety all add to the appeal of the current generation Tucson. It also helps the Hyundai compact SUV stand out from its long list of competitors, including the 2023 Honda CR-V. Although the CR-V has a lot to offer, the Tucson has it beat when it comes to available headroom and legroom while also providing significantly better value. Let's take a closer look.

Quite a Bit More Value in the 2023 Hyundai Tucson

The first thing you will notice about how the Tucson compares to the CR-V is the value proposition and pricing difference. With a starting price of $31,398, the 2023 Tucson is roughly $5,000 less than the 2023 Honda CR-V. If you opt for all-wheel drive, you are still paying roughly $5,000 less. If we look at top-of-the-line versions, the difference is even more significant, with the best-equipped Tucson costing $10,000 less than the top-of-the-line CR-V.

The difference is noticeable across the lineup. For example, a 2023 Hyundai Tucson with a hybrid powertrain starts at just over $40,000, while the hybrid CR-V starts at over $50,000. The top-of-the-line Tucson hybrid, which features a long list of rare options such as wireless charging, ventilated front seats, and a Bose premium sound system, still costs over $6,000 less than the CR-V hybrid.

Not only do you get more features in the 2023 Tucson, but you're paying a lot less whether you are financing, leasing, or paying cash. The value proposition of the new Tucson is unbeatable in the segment, while the CR-V is considered one of the most expensive models. When it comes to pure value and bang for your buck, Hyundai has the definite advantage.

More Interior Space in the Tucson

Although the Honda CR-V has always been considered one of the most spacious compact SUVs in its segment, the improvements made to the 2023 Tucson allow it to compare very favorably when it comes to versatility.

As a matter of fact, the 2023 Tucson gives you three extra centimeters of rear seat headroom, about an extra centimeter more of rear legroom, and more front leg and headroom as well. You also get more shoulder room in the back. And with over 1,000 L of cargo space with all seats in place and 2,119 L of cargo capacity behind the front seats, the 2023 Hyundai Tucson is evenly matched with the CR-V when comparing cargo areas.

The Tucson and CR-V are also similar in terms of performance and fuel economy, although the Tucson hybrid gives you quite a bit more power with 227 hp combined versus 204 for the CR-V hybrid.

Still, it's in the value it offers, the money it saves you, and the extra space it gives you that the 2023 Hyundai Tucson shines when compared to the 2023 Honda CR-V. Give us a call today to learn more.