2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid vs. 2026 Hyundai Palisade Review

Picture of the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid

2026 Honda
CR-V Hybrid

MSRP*: $35,630 to $42,250
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Picture of the 2026 Hyundai Palisade

2026 Hyundai
Palisade

MSRP*: $39,435 to $56,560
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MPG - City 38 - 43 MPG 18 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 33 - 36 MPG 24 - 25 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 71.8 - 76.5 ft3 86.7 ft3
Engine
  • 204-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 287-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 204 hp 287 hp
Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 184.8 in 199.2 - 199.4 in
Exterior Width 73.5 in 78.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 41.0 in
Front 44.2 in
Rear 43.0 in
Head Room Front 38.2 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 40.1 - 41.5 in
Rear 40.0 - 40.7 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Palisade than in the Honda CR-V Hybrid, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Hyundai Palisade will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Honda CR-V Hybrid.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda CR-V Hybrid as you will with the Hyundai Palisade, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Honda CR-V Hybrid will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Hyundai Palisade.

Dimensions
Since the Honda CR-V Hybrid is much slimmer than the Hyundai Palisade, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Honda CR-V Hybrid, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Hyundai Palisade.

Handling
The Honda CR-V Hybrid has a smaller turning radius than the Hyundai Palisade, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Hyundai Palisade is clearly the choice over the Honda CR-V Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Honda CR-V Hybrid has a lot less horsepower than the Hyundai Palisade.

Powertrain
The Honda CR-V Hybrid has much lower torque than the Hyundai Palisade, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Honda CR-V Hybrid has less seating than the Hyundai Palisade, making the Hyundai Palisade the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Honda CR-V Hybrid has less cargo space than the Hyundai Palisade, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.