Both hybrid SUVs provide comfortable and supportive seats, but the Tucson Hybrid’s are more plush. Both hybrid SUVs boast comfortable ride quality; however, the Hyundai has an edge, with its smoother ride giving it the advantage. The Tucson Hybrid also has a quieter hybrid powertrain. The RAV4 Hybrid tends to drone when accelerating.

We see how the first hybrid Forester's fuel economy, interior space, and price stack up against two segment stalwarts.

Dimensionally, the 2025 Honda CR-V is nearly four inches longer than the RAV4 and offers more passenger space. This increase in size stems from the 2023 redesign, which extended the CR-V's wheelbase and widened its track. Honda builds it on a shared platform with the Civic compact car and the smaller HR-V crossover SUV.