2026 Honda HR-V vs 2026 Hyundai Tucson
The Hyundai Tucson wins clearly, 94.1 to 86.7, on tech & comfort, space & cargo, performance. The Honda HR-V is ahead on safety.
2026 Honda HR-V
The 2026 Honda HR-V is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the HR-V FWD, is EPA-rated at 28 mpg c…
2026 Hyundai Tucson
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tuc…
2026 Hyundai Tucson
Clear winThe Hyundai Tucson wins clearly, 94.1 to 86.7, on tech & comfort, space & cargo, performance. The Honda HR-V is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2026 Honda HR-Voverall 86.7 | 2026 Hyundai Tucsonoverall 94.1 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 79.5 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 71.8 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 82.2 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 68.7 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 86.7 | 94.1 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Honda HR-V: base trim LX FWD · Hyundai Tucson: base trim SE FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Hyundai Tucson wins
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (49.5 points against 34 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It holds 41.2 cu ft behind the second row against 24.4.
- It opens up to 80.3 cu ft of cargo against 55.1.
Where the 2026 Honda HR-V answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (15 against 89 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 74).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- The same EPA fuel cost ($2,400 a year).
- 28 combined.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
48 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $29,700 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,996 cc | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | In-Line 4 Cylinder 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC | 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-Point Fuel Injection | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 158 hp | 187 hp |
| Torque | 138 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 28 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 32 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 5.436 | 3.648 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | cvt | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7 in | 7.1 in |
| Overall height | 63.4 in | 65.6 in |
| Overall length | 180 in | 183 in |
| Overall width | 72.4 in | 73.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 105 in | 109 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 55.1 cu-ft | 80.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 24.4 cu-ft | 41.2 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 98.7 cu-ft | 147 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.4 in | 40.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38 in | 39.5 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.7 in | 41.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,159 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,159 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS), rack and pinion, column-mounted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 17.6 ft | 38.6 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 312 mm | 325 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 310 mm | 300 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 7 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 215/60R17 96H | 235/65R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 14 gal | 14.3 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | HondaLink | Bluelink+ |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 56.6 in | 57.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.2 in | 56 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
211 features · differences first, then sharedSafety31 differ · 49 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection (sensor fusion-type) | — | std |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Junction Turning Detection | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | — | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | — |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) - Driver-selectable | — | std |
| Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | — | std |
| 3-Point Seat Belts At All Seating Positions | std | — |
| 5-position seatbelt reminder | — | std |
| Advanced Front Knee Airbags | std | — |
| Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm | — | std |
| Bodyside reinforcements | — | std |
| Child-Proof Rear Door Locks | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | std | — |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | std | — |
| Enhanced Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | std | — |
| Front and Outboard Rear 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System | std | — |
| Hill Descent Control | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | — | std |
| LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors | — | std |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | std | — |
| Occupant Classification System (OCS) - Seat weight sensor and seat track sensor | — | std |
| Post-Collision Braking System | std | — |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | std | — |
| Seat-Belt Reminder for All Seating Positions | std | — |
| Steering wheel haptic feedback (for LKA and BCA) | — | std |
| Traffic Jam Assist | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC) | std | std |
| Airbags (Front - Advanced): Driver (1) / Front passenger (1) | std | std |
| Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) airbags (2) | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | std | std |
| Rearview camera with Parking Guidance | std | std |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | std | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | std |
| Rear side airbags (2) | std | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with 4-wheel disc brakes | std | std |
| Brake Assist | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist | std | std |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | std | std |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert (door logic-type) | std | std |
| Side air curtains with rollover sensors | std | std |
| Immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) w/ Individual Tire Indicator | std | std |
Infotainment21 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3" color touchscreen with AM/FM, HD Radio™, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio system with 6-speakers (ccNC Lite) | — | std |
| Bluetooth controls (Voice recognition, Accept call, Hang up) | — | std |
| 180-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | std | — |
| 9-inch Color Touchscreen | std | — |
| Audio controls (Volume up/down, Mute, Seek up/down, Mode) | — | std |
| Bluelink+ Connected Car System | — | std |
| Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | std | — |
| Controller OTA update capability | — | std |
| Front Dual USB Type-C ports (1 data/charge + 1 charge port (27W)) | — | std |
| HD Radio™ Technology | — | std |
| HondaLink® | std | — |
| Second row Dual USB ports (27W charging power) | — | std |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (3-month trial subscription) | — | std |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Charging Ports - Front Console (1 Port) and Center Console (1 Port) | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Data Port - Front Console (1 Port) | std | — |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | std | — |
| Wireless Device Quick Charging 15W | std | — |
Convenience15 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Cargo Area) | std | — |
| Cruise Control | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | — | std |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | std | — |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | std | — |
| Power door locks | — | std |
| Power Window Switches - Driver auto down/up | — | std |
| Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Driver's Window | std | — |
| Proximity w/ detachable valet key (2) | — | std |
| Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic | — | std |
| Remote release Hood | — | std |
| Security System with Remote Entry | std | — |
| Storage tray (below 12-volt outlet) | — | std |
| 12-volt outlet (2) - Front (1) / cargo (1) | — | std |
| Proximity key entry with push button start | std | std |
Climate5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| After-Blow logic | — | std |
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | std | — |
| Cabin air filter | — | std |
| Manual air conditioning | — | std |
| Rear seat heater ducts | — | std |
Seating4 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | std | — |
| Cloth-trimmed seats (stain- and odor-resistant) | — | std |
| Remote release folding rear seats (from cargo) | — | std |
| Rear center armrest with cupholders | — | std |
| 60/40 Split fold-down & reclining rear seatback with adjustable head restraint | std | std |
| 6-way adjustable driver's seat | std | std |
Interior33 differ · 33 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2" Multi-Information Display | — | std |
| 3-spoke steering wheel | — | std |
| 7-inch TFT meter | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) | std | — |
| Assist grips (4) | — | std |
| Bag hook - 2nd row seat back | — | std |
| Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off | — | std |
| Cruise control buttons | — | std |
| Cupholders, Dual - Front center console-mounted | — | std |
| Door handles - Metal paint | — | std |
| Electrostatic Touch Rear Map Lights | std | — |
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft.): 98.7 / 98.7 / 97.3 | std | — |
| Front center console - Fixed armrest storage box | — | std |
| Front Map Lights | std | — |
| Glove compartment with Damper | — | std |
| Headroom (in.) (First row / Second row): 39.4 / 38 / 39.4 / 38 / 38.4 / 38 | std | — |
| Hiproom (in.) (First row / Second row): 54.0 / 47.4 | std | — |
| I/P switch illumination (hazard) | — | std |
| Illuminated power window switches | — | std |
| Legroom (in.) (First row / Second row): 41.9 / 37.7 | std | — |
| Rear coat hanger (1) | — | std |
| Roof trim - Gray | — | std |
| Shoulder Room (in.) (First row / Second row): 56.6 / 55.2 | std | — |
| Sliding Sunvisors | std | — |
| Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | std | — |
| Tilt & Telescoping steering wheel | — | std |
| Inside rearview mirror - Manual day/night | — | std |
| Floor mats - Carpeted | — | opt |
| Front and Rear LED overhead lighting | — | std |
| LED Cargo area light | — | std |
| Seatback map pocket(s) | — | std |
| Sunvisors - Dual vanity mirror with cover, w/ sliding function | — | std |
| Trip odometer | — | std |
Exterior36 differ · 39 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / Departure Angles (deg.): 15.5 / 20.5 / 16.0 / 21.1 / 15.5 / 20.5 | std | — |
| Automatic headlights | — | std |
| Bi-LED headlights (high/low beam) | — | std |
| Body color door handles | — | std |
| Bodycolor side mirror housing | — | std |
| Capless Fuel Filler | std | — |
| Chrome upper door window molding | — | std |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) (2WD): 3,159 / 3,197 / 3,221 | std | — |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) (AWD): 3,276 / 3,311 / 3,336 | std | — |
| Front variable intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| Ground Clearance (in.) (unladen) (2WD & AWD): 7.0 / 7.3 / 7.0 | std | — |
| Height (in.): 63.4 / 63.8 / 63.4 | std | — |
| Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable) | — | std |
| LED Front Turn Indicators | std | — |
| LED front turn signals | — | std |
| LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off | std | — |
| LED Rear Turn Indicators | std | — |
| LED taillights / LED license plate lights | std | — |
| Length (in.): 179.8 | std | — |
| Power Side Mirrors | std | — |
| Shark-fin roof antenna | — | std |
| Side sills - Material Black | — | std |
| Smart Windshield Wiper System | std | — |
| Tires: 215/60R17 96H / 225/55R18 98H | std | — |
| Track (in.) (Front / Rear): 62.6 / 63.2 | std | — |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) (2WD): 59 / 41 | std | — |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) (AWD): 58 / 42 | std | — |
| Wheelbase (in.): 104.5 | std | — |
| Wheels: 17 in Pewter Gray Alloys / 18 in Gloss Black Alloys / 18 in Machine-Finished Alloys with Berlina Black Inserts | std | — |
| Width (in.): 72.4 | std | — |
| Privacy Glass - Rear/quarter/back glass | std | — |
| Rear window defroster with timer | — | std |
| Solar glass - Front Door, Windshield | — | std |
| Mud Guards - Front/Rear | — | opt |
| Rear spoiler - Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor | — | std |
| Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | — | std |
| Acoustic Laminated Windshield | std | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | std |
| Spare Tire - Compact Temporary Tire | std | std |
Powertrain25 differ · 26 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| HTRAC AWD, Active On-Demand | opt | — |
| AWD Lock | — | opt |
| Bore and Stroke (mm): 86 / 85.9 | std | — |
| CARB Emissions Rating: LEV4-SULEV30 | std | — |
| Compression Ratio: 10.8:1 | std | — |
| Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | std | — |
| CVT Ratio Range: 2.526~0.408 | std | — |
| CVT Reverse: 2.706~1.552 | std | — |
| Displacement (cc): 1,996 | std | — |
| Drive Mode - Center-console mounted | — | std |
| Dynamic Drive Modes: 3-Mode Econ / Normal / Snow | std | — |
| Eco Assist™ System | std | — |
| EPA MPG Ratings* (City/Hwy/Combined) (2WD): 26 / 32 / 28 | std | — |
| EPA MPG Ratings* (City/Hwy/Combined) (AWD): 25 / 30 / 27 | std | — |
| Final Drive: 5.436 | std | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal): 14 | std | — |
| Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm): 158 @ 6,500 | std | — |
| Idle Stop & Go | — | std |
| In-Line 4 Cylinder | std | — |
| Multi-Point Fuel Injection | std | — |
| Recommended Fuel: Regular Unleaded | std | — |
| Redline (rpm): 6,800 | std | — |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 138 @ 4,200 | std | — |
| Tune-up Interval: 100k +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups | std | — |
| Valvetrain: 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® | std | — |
| Drive Type - FWD | std | std |
Chassis10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Agile Handling Assist | std | — |
| Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) | std | — |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | std | — |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | std | — |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc / Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.): 12.3 / 12.2 | std | — |
| Stabilizer Bar (front): 27 mm x 4.5 mm tubular | std | — |
| Stabilizer Bar (rear, 2WD/AWD): 17.2 mm solid / 13 mm solid | std | — |
| Steering Ratio: 12.5:1 / 12.7:1 / 12.5:1 | std | — |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock: 2.6 / 2.4 / 2.6 | std | — |
| Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft.): 35.1 / 37.1 / 35.1 | std | — |
Cargo6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tow Hitch | — | opt |
| Cargo cover - Retractable | — | opt |
| Cargo tie-down anchors (6) - 3 on each side, 2 floor & 1 upper per side | — | std |
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.) (Standard / Max): 24.4 / 55.1 | std | — |
| Dual level cargo floor (n/a on PHEV) | — | std |
| Trailer pre-wiring | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHonda HR-V
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Hyundai Tucson
Top recalls
- high Forward Collision Avoidance 26V316000 · 423,062 vehicles
- high Air Bags 26V254000 · 2,931 vehicles
- high Engine And Engine Cooling 25V549000 · 29 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 26V047000 · 41,651 vehicles
- minor Electrical System 26V400000 · 96,310 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Honda HR-VLX FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $29,700 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 6 trims | $29,700 – $48,900 21 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | PHEV, HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | HR-V FWD | Tucson FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 28 | 28 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Honda HR-V or the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?
The Hyundai Tucson wins clearly, 94.1 to 86.7, on tech & comfort, space & cargo, performance. The Honda HR-V is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Hyundai Tucson scores 94.1 and the 2026 Honda HR-V 86.7. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Honda HR-V or the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?
2026 Honda HR-V: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 recalls. 2026 Hyundai Tucson: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 5 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2026 Honda HR-V and the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?
Where the 2026 Hyundai Tucson wins: it lists more comfort and tech equipment (49.5 points against 34 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), holds 41.2 cu ft behind the second row against 24.4, and opens up to 80.3 cu ft of cargo against 55.1. Where the 2026 Honda HR-V answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (15 against 89 filed with NHTSA) and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 74). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars, the same EPA fuel cost ($2,400 a year), and 28 combined.