Are you considering getting either the 2023 Hyundai Tucson or the 2023 Honda CR-V — but can’t decide which compact crossover SUV is best for you? The Tucson has several strong points in its favor. Here are four advantages that the 2023 Tucson has over the 2023 CR-V.

2023 Hyundai Tucson has better warranty coverage than the 2023 Honda CR-V

The first advantage of the 2023 Hyundai Tucson over the 2023 Honda CR-V is the Tucson has better warranty coverage than the CR-V. It’s backed by a 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. In comparison, the 2023 Honda CR-V only has a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.

Furthermore, while both crossover SUVs offer a free maintenance plan, the one for the Tucson is for a longer period. It’s good for three years or 36,000 miles, compared to two years or 24,000 miles for the CR-V.

2023 Tucson has better off-road capabilities than the 2023 CR-V

The second advantage of the 2023 Hyundai Tucson over the 2023 Honda CR-V is the Tucson has better off-road capabilities than the CR-V. Both the Tucson and CR-V offer a traction-enhancing all-wheel drive system. However, unlike the CR-V, the Tucson has an off-road focused model with the rugged XRT trim.

The Tucson XRT is ready for wilderness adventures with exterior cladding and front and rear underside covers to protect it from the rigors of off-road use. Also, the Tucson XRT comes standard with roof cross bars, as well as various black exterior design touches.

Hyundai Tucson provides more storage space than the Honda CR-V

The third advantage of the 2023 Tucson over the 2023 CR-V is the Tucson provides more storage space than the CR-V. It has a rear cargo capacity of 38.7 cu-ft and a maximum cargo capacity of 80.3 cu-ft. In comparison, the CR-V has a rear cargo capacity of 36.3 cu-ft and a maximum cargo capacity of 76.5 cu-ft. Whether going on a grocery run or a cross-country trip, the Tucson provides more space for your storage needs.

Unlike the 2023 CR-V, the 2023 Tucson offers an ultra-efficient plug-in hybrid model

The fourth advantage of the 2023 Tucson over the 2023 CR-V is, unlike the CR-V, the Tucson offers a plug-in hybrid model. With the high gas prices these days, many drivers are taking a financial hit at the fuel pump. The high efficiency of the Tucson Plug-In Hybrid helps alleviate this burden.

The Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has an estimated fuel economy of up to 84 MPGe when in electric-only mode and 35 combined mpg in hybrid mode. When driving with electric-only power, the Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has an estimated electric driving range of 33 miles. 

Even if opting for the standard Tucson Hybrid model, you can still benefit from high efficiency. It has an estimated gas mileage of up to 43 combined mpg.

The estimates for the gas mileage of the 2023 CR-V are not yet available. While the 2023 CR-V offers a standard hybrid model, it won’t come close to matching the high gas mileage of the Tucson Plug-In Hybrid. For the 2022 model year, the CR-V Hybrid has an estimated fuel economy of up to 38 combined mpg.

The 2023 Hyundai Tucson has advantages over the 2023 Honda CR-V for warranty coverage, off-road capabilities, storage space, and a plug-in hybrid model. These are solid advantages to consider when evaluating the 2023 Tucson and the 2023 CR-V crossover SUVs.