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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.

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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…

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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…

Verdict · default weights

2026 Hyundai Tucson

Clear win

The Hyundai Tucson wins clearly, 94.1 to 86.7, on tech & comfort, space & cargo, performance. The Honda HR-V is ahead on safety.

Tech & comfort 2026 Hyundai Tucson leads by 31.3
Safety 2026 Honda HR-V leads by 20.5
Space & cargo 2026 Hyundai Tucson leads by 28.2
Category · weight2026 Honda HR-Voverall 86.72026 Hyundai Tucsonoverall 94.1
Pricenot comparedNo dataNo data
Fuel & rangew 3100100
Safetyw 410079.5
Space & cargow 271.8100
Performancew 282.2100
Tech & comfortw 368.7100
Warrantynot comparedNo dataNo data
Overall86.794.1

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.

Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.

Where the gap is

the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbers

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).
  • 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.

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Specifications side by side

48 specs · manufacturer press kits
SpecHonda HR-VLX FWDHyundai TucsonSE FWD
Pricing
Base MSRP (excludes destination)—$29,700
Engine Basics
Aspirationnaturally aspiratednaturally aspirated
Cylinder count44
Engine displacement1,996 cc2,497 cc
Engine type (full description)In-Line 4 Cylinder 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder
Fuel injection systemMulti-Point Fuel Injectiongdi mpi
Valve configurationDOHC 16-ValveDOHC 16-Valve
Engine Output
Horsepower158 hp187 hp
Torque138 lb-ft178 lb-ft
Fuel Economy
MPG (city)26 mpg—
MPG (combined)28 mpg—
MPG (highway)32 mpg—
Transmission
Final drive ratio5.4363.648
Transmission speeds—8
Transmission typecvtautomatic
Dimensions Exterior
Ground clearance7 in7.1 in
Overall height63.4 in65.6 in
Overall length180 in183 in
Overall width72.4 in73.4 in
Wheelbase105 in109 in
Cargo
Cargo volume behind 1st row55.1 cu-ft80.3 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row24.4 cu-ft41.2 cu-ft
Total interior volume98.7 cu-ft147 cu-ft
Seating
Passenger seating capacity55
Headroom
Front headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Second-row headroom38 in39.5 in
Legroom
Front legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Second-row legroom37.7 in41.3 in
Weights
Curb weight (maximum)3,159 lbs—
Curb weight (minimum)3,159 lbs—
Suspension
Front suspension typeMacPherson StrutMacPherson strut with coil springs
Rear suspension typeMulti-LinkMulti-link
Steering
Steering typeDual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS)Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS), rack and pinion, column-mounted
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)17.6 ft38.6 ft
Brakes
Front brake diameter312 mm325 mm
Front brake typeventilated discventilated disc
Parking brake typeElectronicElectronic
Rear brake diameter310 mm300 mm
Rear brake typesolid discsolid disc
Wheels
Wheel diameter17 in17 in
Wheel materialforged alloyforged alloy
Wheel width—7 in
Tires
Tire size215/60R17 96H235/65R17
Fuel System
Fuel tank capacity14 gal14.3 gal
Minimum recommended octane8787
Connected Services
Connected services brandHondaLinkBluelink+
Shoulder Room
Front shoulder room56.6 in57.6 in
Second-row shoulder room55.2 in56 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 shared

Safety31 differ · 49 listed

FeatureHonda HR-VLX FWDHyundai 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

Infotainment21 differ · 21 listed

FeatureHonda HR-VLX FWDHyundai 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—

Convenience15 differ · 16 listed

FeatureHonda HR-VLX FWDHyundai 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

Climate5 differ · 5 listed

FeatureHonda HR-VLX FWDHyundai 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

FeatureHonda HR-VLX FWDHyundai 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

FeatureHonda HR-VLX FWDHyundai 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

Exterior36 differ · 39 listed

FeatureHonda HR-VLX FWDHyundai 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—

Powertrain25 differ · 26 listed

FeatureHonda HR-VLX FWDHyundai TucsonSE FWD
HTRAC AWD, Active On-Demandopt—
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—

Chassis10 differ · 10 listed

FeatureHonda HR-VLX FWDHyundai 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—

Cargo6 differ · 6 listed

FeatureHonda HR-VLX FWDHyundai 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.

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Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Honda HR-V

Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 15 · 0 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (4), Unspecified (4), Visibility/Wiper (2)

Top recalls

No recalls on file.

Hyundai Tucson

Safety Signal 74 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 5
Owner complaints 89 · 18 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Forward Collision Avoidance (49), Unspecified (19), Electrical System (17)

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 FWDHyundai TucsonSE FWD
Price— (base trim)$29,700 (base trim)
Price range across trims— 6 trims$29,700 – $48,900 21 trims
PowertrainsGASPHEV, HEV, GAS
EPA configuration comparedHR-V FWDTucson FWD
Combined mpg / MPGe2828
EPA annual fuel cost$2,400$2,400
EV range——
Basic warranty——
Powertrain warranty——
Roadside assistance——

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which 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.