2021 Hyundai Tucson vs 2021 Honda HR-V

When you need an SUV to get you through the busy streets of Littleton, Parker, and Castle Rock, CO, the 2021 Hyundai Tucson and 2021 Honda HR-V are two vehicles you’ll want to consider. While both cars will hold up well as the years go by, which one is better for your lifestyle and driving habits?

At McDonald Hyundai, we aim to answer that question with this guide. So, let’s get the ball rolling!

Tucson vs HR-V: Quick Facts

The Tucson has six trims, while the HR-V has four.
The Tucson engines get up to 181 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque. The HR-V has just one engine option and it gets up to 141 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque.
The Tucson offers more headroom, front legroom, shoulder room, and hip room than the HR-V.
Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration come standard in all Tucson trims. It is not available in the HR-V base model.

Hyundai Tucson Trim Levels

Hyundai Tucson vs Honda HR-V: Trims

Everybody likes options, right? Hyundai and Honda know this and offer you multiple trim levels to choose from. However, if you like to have as many options as possible, the Tucson beats out the HR-V, as it offers six trims compared to the HR-V's four.

Hyundai trims:

SE & Value
SEL
Sport
Limited
Ultimate

Honda trims:

LX
Sport
EX
EX-L

Tucson vs HR-V: Engine Performance

When you open the hood of both the Tucson and the HR-V, you’ll be treated to a powerful engine that’ll get the job done. That being said, if power is something you like to have a lot of, the Tucson outpaces the HR-V in the engine world.

Hyundai Tucson	Honda HR-V
Standard 2.0L GDI 4-cylinder: 161 horsepower and 150 lb-ft of torque	1.8L i-VTEC® 4-cylinder: 141 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque
Available 2.4L GDI 4-cylinder: 181 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque	N/A

Hyundai Tucson Interior

Hyundai Tucson vs Honda HR-V: Interior Measurements

You and your passengers want to feel comfortable on your drives, especially if they’re lengthy. One of the ways you can maximize everyone’s comfort level is with a lot of headroom, legroom, etc. The Hyundai Tucson is more spacious than the HR-V in this respect.

	Hyundai Tucson	Honda HR-V
Headroom (front/rear)	39.6 inches/39.2 inches	39.5 inches/38.3 inches
Legroom (front/rear)	41.5 inches/38.2 inches	41.2 inches/39.3 inches
Shoulder room (front/rear)	57.1 inches/55.5 inches	56.8 inches/54.5 inches
Hip room (front/rear)	55.6 inches/54.5 inches	53.1 inches/47.4 inches