2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid vs. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV Review

Picture of the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid

2026 Honda
CR-V Hybrid

MSRP*: $35,630 to $42,250
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Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV

2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe HEV

MSRP*: $37,800 to $49,650
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MPG - City 38 - 43 MPG 35 - 36 MPG
MPG - Hwy 33 - 36 MPG 34 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 71.8 - 76.5 ft3 79.6 ft3
Engine
  • 204-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 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 204 hp 231 hp
Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs 2,000 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 41.5 in
Head Room Front 38.2 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 HEV than in the Honda CR-V Hybrid, 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 CR-V Hybrid.

Convenience
With the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Honda CR-V Hybrid, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Honda CR-V Hybrid will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

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

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

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV is clearly the choice over the Honda CR-V Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. The Honda CR-V Hybrid has a little less horsepower than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

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

Utility
The Honda CR-V Hybrid 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 CR-V Hybrid has less cargo space than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.