2025 Honda HR-V vs. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda HR-V

2025 Honda
HR-V

MSRP*: $25,400 to $31,000
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Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV

2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe HEV

MSRP*: $37,700 to $49,550
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MPG - City 25 - 26 MPG 35 - 36 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 32 MPG 34 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 55.1 ft3 79.6 ft3
Engine
  • 158-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 231-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 158 hp 231 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 179.8 in 190.2 in
Exterior Width 72.4 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 44.4 in
Rear 41.5 in
Head Room Front 38.4 - 39.4 in
Rear 38.0 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 HEV than in the Honda HR-V, due to its greater 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 HR-V.

Convenience
With the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Honda HR-V, 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). Clearly, the Honda HR-V is a better financial choice over the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, when considering MSRP.

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

Handling
The Honda HR-V has a smaller turning radius than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Honda HR-V has a lot less horsepower than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

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

Utility
The Honda HR-V 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 HR-V has significantly less cargo capacity than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.