New Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Honda Passport: Compare Midsize Crossovers in Reading, PA

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Honda Passport

With roomy and refined accommodations, appealing features, and abundant practicality, the Hyundai Santa Fe is among the most compelling crossovers in the midsize segment. It boasts spacious seating, flexible cargo capacity, and a bold, sophisticated aesthetic with attractive curb appeal. It also offers multiple performance options, including a potent turbo-four, an efficient hybrid, and a PHEV with electric-only capability.

While there's no shortage of options in the midsize, two-row crossover segment, the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers a stylish, well-rounded package that's tough to beat. To provide a few examples, here's a look at how the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe compares in a few key areas to a prominent class competitor, the Honda Passport.

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Honda Passport: Performance

The Hyundai Santa Fe offers several powertrain options, including a standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder (191 horsepower, 181 pound-feet of torque) and an available turbocharged four-cylinder (281 hp, 311 lb-ft). The Santa Fe Hybrid uses a 1.6-liter turbo-four and an electric motor to improve efficiency and peppy propulsion (226 hp, 258 lb-ft). Finally, the Santa Plug-in Hybrid (261 horsepower) achieves an impressive EPA-estimated 76 MPGe (miles-per-gallon equivalent). With an estimated 31 miles of electric-only range, the Santa Fe PHEV is a great way to get the EV experience for your Limerick commute without relying on 100% battery power.

The Honda Passport receives ample internal motivation from a 3.5-liter V-6, producing 280 hp and 262 lb-ft). However, it doesn't offer another option and is less efficient than every Santa Fe configuration.

Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Honda Passport: Features

The Hyundai Santa Fe and Honda Passport both come standard with 8-inch touchscreens and smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. However, every Santa Fe above the base trim includes a 10.25-inch touchscreen with advanced navigation and Dynamic Voice Recognition. SEL Premium Package, Limited, and Calligraphy models also get a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster. The Passport doesn't offer upgraded infotainment or driver displays in any configuration.

Both models come standard with numerous driver-assist technologies, including automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, and adaptive cruise control. However, Hyundai's Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system includes Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction-Turning Detection - a more advanced feature than the Passport's Collision Mitigation Braking System.

The Hyundai Santa Fe also offers available driver-assist technologies you don't find in the Passport's lineup, including Blind-Spot View Monitor, Surround View Monitor, Remote Smart Parking Assist, and Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go and Curve Control.

Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Honda Passport: Interior

Both models offer flexible cargo areas with ample capacity for your errands or outings. While the Honda Passport has a little more standard max cargo volume (77.7 cubic feet), the Hyundai Santa Fe isn't far behind with 72.1 cubic feet. However, passengers will appreciate the extra personal space in the Santa. Taller drivers, in particular, will enjoy an additional 1.7 inches of front headroom and 3.2 inches more front legroom in the Santa Fe compared to the Passport. The Santa Fe also offers 2.1 inches more legroom for rear-seat occupants.


Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Honda Passport: Value

The Hyundai Santa Fe offers a better SUV experience at a significantly lower price point than the Honda Passport. A generously equipped Hyundai Santa Fe Limited delivers more amenities, better tech, and higher performance with an MSRP $1,300 below the base-model Passport EX-L. The Hyundai Santa Fe also boasts industry-leading warranty coverage, including a 5-Year/60,000-Mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty and a 10-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty. Honda's basic and powertrain warranties are 3 years/36,000 miles and 5 years/60,000 miles, respectively.


Test-Drive a New Hyundai Santa Fe near Wyomissing and Shillington, PA

Reach out to Seidel Hyundai at your convenience for more information about the Hyundai Santa Fe, its available configurations, special financing offers, and available reservation opportunities. If you'd like to check out the accommodations, amenities, and drivability for yourself, we invite you to visit our Hyundai dealership in Reading, PA, for a test drive. We would love to give you a tour.