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2020 Honda CR-V vs. 2020 Hyundai TUCSON

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Honda CR-V and 2020 Hyundai TUCSON contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Honda CR-V and the 2020 Hyundai TUCSON.

In comparing the 2020 Honda CR-V's and the 2020 Hyundai TUCSON's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Honda CR-V has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2020 Hyundai TUCSON has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Honda CR-V's and the 2020 Hyundai TUCSON's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Honda CR-V is a better car than the 2020 Hyundai TUCSON.

Pricing: A used 2020 Honda CR-V ranges from $21,799 to $30,000 while a used 2020 Hyundai TUCSON is priced between $16,433 to $24,998.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Honda CR-V loses 31.1 percent of its value and the 2020 Hyundai TUCSON loses 39.5 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Honda CR-V retains 8.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Hyundai TUCSON.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda CR-V is 8.9 out of 10 while the Hyundai TUCSON's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Honda CR-V being ranked 1 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs and the Hyundai TUCSON being ranked 33 out of 67. Out of 19 Best Small SUVs, the Honda CR-V is ranked 1 and the Hyundai TUCSON is ranked 13.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda CR-V is 9.0 out of 10. For the Hyundai TUCSON the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Honda CR-V an advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai TUCSON.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Honda CR-V’s base engine makes 190 horsepower, and the 2020 Hyundai TUCSON base engine makes 161 horsepower. The CR-V is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 476 miles. The TUCSON is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 459 miles. This gives the 2020 Honda CR-V the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Hyundai TUCSON. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/compact SUVs, the 2020 Honda CR-V has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2020 Hyundai TUCSON has the advantage in the area of front leg room. The 2020 Honda CR-V and 2020 Hyundai TUCSON are comparable in regards to rear head room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2020 Honda CR-V has higher safety ratings than the 2020 Hyundai TUCSON, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.68 out of 5 Stars.

Overview

Consumers can't get enough compact SUVs, and the Honda CR-V and Hyundai Tucson are the top-selling vehicles in their manufacturers' respective lineups. Honda CR-V is a name you know. Every generation of the CR-V has had a spacious, finely crafted interior that makes the everyday grind more bearable. The current CR-V is quieter than earlier models, and Honda offers a choice between a conventional gasoline engine and a hybrid powertrain. Hyundai Tucson is a name you should get to know. Hyundai has benchmarked nearly every detail on the Honda, and the result is a truly roomy compact crossover with numerous conveniences and expressive styling. And if you want the latest infotainment and safety features, the Tucson has them. Hyundai's powertrain offerings mirror Honda's, and the Tucson also offers a plug-in hybrid version. Hyundai can't recreate the Honda CR-V's reputation for resale value and reliability, but generous warranty coverage on the Hyundai Tucson should quell concerns regarding this younger brand.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$25,150

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$24,855

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$22,995 - $26,645

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$23,550

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$24,855

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$22,995 - $26,645

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$26,031

Price Range:

$21,799 - $30,000

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$22,143

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$18,125 - $26,362

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1,033

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

55,863

# Good or Great Deals:

265

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$20,502

Price Range:

$16,433 - $24,998

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$22,143

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$18,125 - $26,362

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

589

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

59,865

# Good or Great Deals:

215

Honda CR-V Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.9 / 10

Reliability:

9.0 / 10

Retained Value:

8.6 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Hyundai TUCSON Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

7.5 / 10

Retained Value:

8.0 / 10

Safety:

8.7 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Honda CR-V

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

9.4

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

6.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

5.9 - 9.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

57%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Hyundai TUCSON

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

7.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

6.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

5.9 - 9.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

16.8%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

21

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

3.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.2 - 21

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

3.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.2 - 21

Honda CR-V Rankings

Best Crossover SUVs

1 / 67

Best Small SUVs

1 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

1 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

1 / 13

Best Crossover SUVs Under $35k

1 / 10

Best Small SUVs Under $35k

1 / 2

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $30k

1 / 2

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $35k

1 / 2

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $40k

1 / 2

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 19

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $25k

2 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $30k

2 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $35k

2 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

2 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

3 / 30

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

3 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

4 / 19

Best Family Small SUVs

4 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for Teens

5 / 7

Best Small SUVs for Teens

5 / 6

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

7 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

8 / 67

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

8 / 19

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

9 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

9 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

9 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

12 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

12 / 19

Best Family Crossover SUVs

14 / 67

Most Affordable Small SUVs

17 / 19

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

20 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

28 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

29 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

29 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

30 / 59

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

36 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

42 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

43 / 67

Hyundai TUCSON Rankings

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

2 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

6 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for Teens

6 / 7

Best Small SUVs for Teens

6 / 6

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

7 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

7 / 13

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

8 / 67

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

8 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

8 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

9 / 30

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

11 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

11 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

11 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

12 / 19

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

12 / 14

Best Small SUVs

13 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

14 / 20

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

18 / 59

Best Off-road Small SUVs

19 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

20 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

25 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

27 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

28 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

32 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

32 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs

33 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

37 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

44 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

45 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

54 / 67

Summary Review

The Honda CR-V is a compact crossover with mass appeal. It has been one of the best-selling SUVs since its introduction as a 1997 model. The current CR-V benefitted from a redesign for the 2017 model year, with new models costing an average of $31,288 and 3-year-old models averaging $25,089.

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Summary Review

The Hyundai Tucson is a five-passenger SUV with an upscale cabin and plenty of room for cargo and people. The current Tucson was redesigned for the 2022 model year, with new models costing an average of $29,524 and 3-year-old models averaging $20,667.

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Pros and Cons

  • Hybrid version available
  • Assertive exterior design
  • Highly functional and comfortable interior

  • Priced higher than some competitors
  • Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is not to every driver’s taste
  • Blind-spot monitoring unavailable in base models

Pros and Cons

  • High quality cabin materials
  • Plenty of standard safety equipment
  • Comfortable ride

  • Tricky capacitive infotainment controls
  • No volume knob
  • No wireless Apple CarPlay with large screen

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2020 Honda CR-V Trim Levels

EX, EX-L, LX, Touring

2020 Hyundai TUCSON Trim Levels

Limited, SE, SEL, Sport, Ultimate, Value

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.68 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

190 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque:

179 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.057 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

161 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque:

150 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.049 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


28 / 34 / 30

Range (city/hwy):

392 / 476 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


23 / 28 / 25

Range (city/hwy):

377 / 459 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

40.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.6 inches

Cargo Space:

39.2 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

75.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

145.1 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.5 inches

Cargo Space:

31 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

61.9 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

133.2 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3337 lbs

Width:

73 inches

Height:

66.1 inches

Length:

182.1 inches

Wheelbase:

104.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.8 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3309 lbs

Width:

72.8 inches

Height:

64.8 inches

Length:

176.4 inches

Wheelbase:

105.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.4 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/65R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

225/60R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Pearl

Blue

Obsidian Blue Pearl

Gray

Modern Steel Metallic

Red

Radiant Red Metallic

Silver

Lunar Silver Metallic

White

Platinum White Pearl

Brown

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Noir Pearl

Blue

Aqua Blue / Dusk Blue

Gray

Magnetic Force

Red

Gemstone Red

Silver

Stellar Silver

White

White Cream / Winter White

Brown

Sage Brown

Interior Colors

Beige

Ivory

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

Interior Colors

Beige

Beige

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

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