2024 Honda CR-V vs. 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Review

Picture of the 2024 Honda CR-V

2024 Honda
CR-V

MSRP*: $29,500 to $36,160
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Picture of the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

2023 Hyundai
Santa Fe

MSRP*: $28,750 to $44,300
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MPG - City 27 - 28 MPG 21 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 34 MPG 25 - 28 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 76.5 ft3 72.1 ft3
Engine
  • 190-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 191-hp, 2.5-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 191 - 277 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 2,000 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 184.8 in 188.4 in
Exterior Width 73.5 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 41.0 in
Front 44.1 in
Rear 41.7 in
Head Room Front 38.2 - 40.0 in
Rear 38.2 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Honda CR-V than the Hyundai Santa Fe. 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. When looking at overall length, the Honda CR-V takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Hyundai Santa Fe.

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. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Honda CR-V and the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Honda CR-V and the Hyundai Santa Fe are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Honda CR-V and the Hyundai Santa Fe. The Honda CR-V has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Hyundai Santa Fe.