2026 Honda Passport vs. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV Review

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2026 Honda
Passport

MSRP*: $44,750 to $52,450
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2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe HEV

MSRP*: $37,800 to $49,650
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG 35 - 36 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 25 MPG 34 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 83.2 - 83.8 ft3 79.6 ft3
Engine
  • 285-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 231-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 285 hp 231 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 191.5 in 190.2 in
Exterior Width 79.4 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.1 in
Rear 40.9 in
Front 44.4 in
Rear 41.5 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.7 in
Front 40.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.6 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
The Honda Passport offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, with comparable head- and legroom. The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Honda Passport.

Convenience
With the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Honda Passport, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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). The Honda Passport is somewhat more expensive than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

Dimensions
Since the Honda Passport is much wider than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Honda Passport takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

Handling
The Honda Passport has a larger turning radius than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Honda Passport is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV for pulling heavy loads. The Honda Passport has a little more horsepower than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Honda Passport does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

Utility
The Honda Passport has less seating than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, making the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Honda Passport has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.