2019 Honda CR-V vs. 2019 Hyundai Tucson
There are few vehicles that can match the Honda CR-V in terms of performance, capability and inherent value. In fact, the current version of the automaker’s popular crossover SUV continues all of these traits for the 2019 model year. A comparison of the 2019 Honda CR-V vs. 2019 Hyundai Tucson will clearly illustrate why potential buyers should be heading to Meridian Honda to take a closer look.
The 2019 CR-V is available in four trim grades, LX, EX, EX-L and Touring. Each available version of the 2019 Honda CR-V is able to overshadow its Hyundai competitor in all of the previously mentioned ways, plus much more. Meridian Honda customers can take the 2019 Honda CR-V for a test drive today by calling, 601-693-4651.
To be sure, the 2019 Honda CR-V and 2019 Hyundai Tucson are among the most competent options available in the highly competitive crossover SUV class of the automotive industry. Both vehicles have similar five-passenger layouts. Also, the versions of the 2019 Honda CR-V above the base EX trim and the 2019 Tucson SE and higher are available with smartphone-compatible infotainment systems. This means that most steps on the trim ladders will be able to have access to both the Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ suites of applications. However, the most telling difference between the 2019 Honda CR-V and 2019 Hyundai Tucson comes in the vehicles’ available cargo bay dimensions. When properly configured, the 2019 CR-V offers up to 75.8 cubic-feet, whereas the 2019 Tucson tops out at 61.9 cubic-feet.
2019 CR-V LX, 2WD |
Vs. |
2019 Hyundai Tucson |
| 2.4-L, 4-Cyl. | Engine | 2.0-L, 4-Cyl. |
| 184/180 | Horsepower/Torque | 161/150 |
| 75.8 cu.-ft. | Cargo Volume | 61.9 cu.-ft. |
| CVT | Transmission | Six-speed automatic |
Performance Specs
Meridian Honda customers will have two power plant options to consider when they're looking at the 2019 Honda CR-V. The base CR-V LX is equipped with a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine attached to a continuously variable transmission. It will produce 184 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque. The entry-level 2019 Hyundai Tucson model uses a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that makes just 164 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque. Both crossover SUVs offer more powerful engines. The EX, EX-L and Touring versions of the 2019 CR-V use a turbocharged, 1.5-liter, four-cylinder engine with a peak output of 190 horsepower and 179 pound-feet of torque. Hyundai makes a larger four-cylinder engine available that produces 181 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque.
