2025 Honda CR-V vs. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda CR-V

2025 Honda
CR-V

MSRP*: $30,100 to $36,500
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2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe

MSRP*: $34,300 to $48,650
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MPG - City 26 - 28 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 31 - 34 MPG 26 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 76.5 ft3 79.6 ft3
Engine
  • 190-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 277-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 190 hp 277 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 3,500 - 4,500 lbs
Exterior Length 184.8 in 190.2 in
Exterior Width 73.5 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 41.0 in
Front 44.4 in
Rear 42.3 in
Head Room Front 38.2 - 40.0 in
Rear 38.2 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Santa Fe than in the Honda CR-V, due to its greater 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 CR-V.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda CR-V 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). Clearly, the Honda CR-V is a better financial choice over the Hyundai Santa Fe, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Honda CR-V is a little narrower than the Hyundai Santa Fe, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. The Honda CR-V is slightly shorter than the Hyundai Santa Fe, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Honda CR-V has the same turning radius as the Hyundai Santa Fe, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

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

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

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