2024 Honda
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2023 Hyundai
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| MPG - City | 18 - 19 MPG | 21 - 25 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 23 - 27 MPG | 25 - 28 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 - 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 86.5 - 87.0 ft3 | 72.1 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 191 - 277 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 - 5,000 lbs | 2,000 - 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 199.9 - 200.2 in | 188.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.5 in | 74.8 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 40.8 in |
Front 44.1 in
Rear 41.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.2 - 40.2 in |
Front 39.5 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.0 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.
Comfort
The Honda Pilot offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Hyundai Santa Fe, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Hyundai Santa Fe will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Honda Pilot.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda Pilot as you will with the Hyundai Santa Fe, 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). The Honda Pilot is somewhat more expensive than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
Dimensions
Since the Honda Pilot is much wider than the Hyundai Santa Fe, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Honda Pilot, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Hyundai Santa Fe.
Handling
The Honda Pilot has the same turning radius as the Hyundai Santa Fe, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Honda Pilot is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Santa Fe for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Honda Pilot greatly out-muscles the Hyundai Santa Fe.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Honda Pilot does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Honda Pilot more than the Hyundai Santa Fe, due to its significantly greater seating capacity.
The Honda Pilot has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Hyundai Santa Fe.