2025 Honda
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2023 Hyundai
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| MPG - City | 18 - 19 MPG | Info not available |
| MPG - Hwy | 23 - 27 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 7 - 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 86.5 - 87.0 ft3 | 72.1 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 261 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 - 5,000 lbs | 2,000 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 39.5 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 a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid.
The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Honda Pilot.
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 Plug-In Hybrid.
Dimensions
Since the Honda Pilot is much wider than the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid, 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 Plug-In Hybrid.
Handling
The Honda Pilot has the same turning radius as the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid, 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 Plug-In Hybrid for pulling heavy loads.
The Honda Pilot has a little more horsepower than the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid.
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 Plug-In Hybrid.
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 Plug-In Hybrid, 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 Plug-In Hybrid.