Head-to-head
2027 Honda CR-V vs 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe
The Hyundai Santa Fe edges it, 96.2 to 91.3, on performance, space & cargo, safety. The Honda CR-V is ahead on fuel & range and tech & comfort.
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2027 Honda CR-V
The 2027 Honda CR-V is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the CR-V FWD, is EPA-rated …
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The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Santa Fe Hybrid F…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe
Slight edgeThe Hyundai Santa Fe edges it, 96.2 to 91.3, on performance, space & cargo, safety. The Honda CR-V is ahead on fuel & range and tech & comfort.
Performance 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe leads by 29.9
Space & cargo 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe leads by 21.3
Fuel & range 2027 Honda CR-V leads by 8.7
| Category · weight | 2027 Hyundai Santa Feoverall 96.2 | 2027 Honda CR-Voverall 91.3 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 91.3 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 95.2 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 78.7 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 70.1 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 90.9 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 96.2 | 91.3 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Hyundai Santa Fe: base trim SE FWD · Honda CR-V: base trim LX FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe wins
- It opens up to 79.6 cu ft of cargo against 39.3.
- It turns out 311 lb-ft of torque against 179.
- It lists 31 standard driver-assist features against 25.
Where the 2027 Honda CR-V answers
- It is rated 40 combined against 36 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (33 points against 30 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
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Specifications side by side
53 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $35,300 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2,497 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Smartstream 2.5L Turbo GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder | In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 277 hp | 190 hp |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft | 179 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 24 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.510 | 5.640 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7 in | 7.8 in |
| Overall height | 67.7 in | 66.2 in |
| Overall length | 190 in | 185 in |
| Overall width | 74.8 in | 73.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in | 106 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 79.6 cu-ft | 39.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 40.5 cu-ft | 39.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 14.6 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 167 cu-ft | 106 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 41.1 in | 40 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.6 in | 38.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.7 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44.4 in | 41.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 42.3 in | 41 in |
| Third-row legroom | 30 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,343 lbs | 3,472 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,343 lbs | 3,472 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,534 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with coil springs | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS), rack and pinion, column-mounted | Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 37.9 ft | 37.3 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 325 mm | 312 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric with Auto Vehicle Hold | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | 310 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/60 R18 | 235/65R17 104H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.7 gal | 14 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Blue Link | HondaLink |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 59.5 in | 57.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 58.1 in | 55.9 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 53.5 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
183 features · differences first, then sharedSafety30 differ · 43 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Start | std | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction-Turning Detection | std | — |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist 2 | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM) | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | — | std |
| Driver Attention Alert including Hands-off Detection | std | — |
| Park Distance Warning – Forward (PDW - F) | std | — |
| Park Distance Warning – Reverse (PDW - R) | std | — |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) | std | — |
| Trailer Sway Control | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | — | std |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | — | std |
| Burglar Alarm | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Vehicle Hold | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | — | std |
| Post Collision Braking System | — | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert (ROA, door-logic only type) | std | — |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | — | std |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | — | std |
| Roof-mounted Side-curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensors | std | — |
| Seat Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | — | std |
| Traction Control System | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist (Traffic Jam Driving Support Function) | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Driver & Passenger i-SRS Airbag System | std | std |
| Front i-side Airbag System | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | std | std |
| Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | std | std |
| Side Curtain Airbag System | std | std |
| Hill Descent Control | std | std |
| Rear i-side Airbag System | std | std |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Auto High Beam Headlights | std | std |
| Driver & Passenger Knee Airbag System | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) with Brake-Traction Control System | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | std | std |
Infotainment19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3" ccNC Lite AVT Head Unit (Non-Navigation) | std | — |
| 160-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | — | std |
| 7-Inch TFT Meter Display | — | std |
| 9-inch Color Touchscreen | — | std |
| Blue Link® Connected Car System | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Hands-free with Wireless Audio Streaming | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | — | std |
| Front high-power USB Charge Ports (2) / Rear USB Charge Ports (2) | std | — |
| HD Radio™ | std | — |
| Hondalink | — | std |
| Over-The-Air (OTA) updating compatibility | std | — |
| Rear Seat Quiet Mode | std | — |
| SHIFTRONIC® manual shift paddle shifters | std | — |
| SiriusXM® | std | — |
| Steering-wheel Audio, Cruise and Phone Controls | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Smartphone / Audio Interface (x1) - Front Seats | — | std |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Charging Pad (Qi) | — | std |
Convenience11 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power Tailgate with Hands-Free Access | std | — |
| Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start | std | — |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Cargo) | — | std |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front) | — | std |
| Cruise Control | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold | — | std |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | — | std |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Power Door and Liftgate Locks | std | — |
| 12-volt Power Outlet | std | — |
| Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Driver | — | std |
| Push Button Start | std | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | — | std |
| Dual FATC with Touch Segment LCD | std | — |
| Humidity Sensor | — | std |
Seating9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 6-way Manual Adjust Driver and Passenger Seat | std | — |
| 2-way Lumbar Support (Driver's seat power aircell type) | std | — |
| 3rd row seating with Room Lamp | std | — |
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | — | std |
| 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback | — | std |
| 60/40 split second row fold-flat seats with Recline and Center Armrest | std | — |
| Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | — | std |
| Passenger Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | — | std |
| YES Essentials® Stain-resistant Cloth Seats | std | — |
Interior19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2" TFT Color LCD Multi-information Display | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) | — | std |
| Bi-directional Center Console Armrest with Two-Level Storage Compartment | std | — |
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft.) | — | std |
| Headroom (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Hiproom (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Interior Lights, Map lights and Cargo-area Light (LED) | std | — |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel & Shift Knob | std | — |
| LED Front & Rear Map Lights | — | std |
| Legroom (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Shoulder Room (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Sunglass Holder | — | std |
| Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | — | std |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
| Tilt-and-Telescopic Steering Wheel | std | — |
| Illuminated Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | std | — |
| Manual day/night inside rearview mirror | std | — |
| Cloth headliner | std | — |
| Trip odometer | std | — |
Exterior36 differ · 38 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Full LED Projector Headlights with LED Headlight Accents | std | — |
| 18" Alloy Wheels (black machine finished / hyper silver) | std | — |
| Acoustic Laminate Windshield | std | — |
| All-Season Tires | — | std |
| Approach / Departure Angles (deg.) (2WD) | — | std |
| Approach / Departure Angles (deg.) (AWD) | — | std |
| Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation | — | std |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) [2WD] | — | std |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) [AWD] | — | std |
| Ground Clearance (in.) (unladen) [2WD/AWD] | — | std |
| Halogen Rear Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Heated Side Mirrors | std | — |
| Height (in.) (2WD) | — | std |
| Height (in.) (AWD) | — | std |
| LED Front Turn Indicators | — | std |
| LED Headlights & Taillights | — | std |
| LED Side Mirror Turn Indicator | — | std |
| LED Taillights | std | — |
| Length (in.) | — | std |
| Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Privacy Glass | — | std |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| Rear quarter glass Privacy | std | — |
| Smart Clear Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Track (in.) (front/rear) [2WD] | — | std |
| Track (in.) (front/rear) [AWD] | — | std |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) [2WD] | — | std |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) [AWD] | — | std |
| Wheelbase (in.) | — | std |
| Wheels | — | std |
| Width (in.) | — | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | — |
| Solar Front Glass | std | — |
| Solar Front Glass and Privacy Rear Glass | std | — |
| Bodycolor Rear Spoiler | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) | std | std |
| Compact Spare Tire | std | std |
Powertrain21 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Real-Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ | — | opt |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | — | std |
| CARB Emissions Rating | — | std |
| Compression Ratio | — | std |
| Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | — | std |
| Direct Fuel Injection | — | std |
| Displacement (cc) | — | std |
| Engine Type - In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger / Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder | — | std |
| EPA Fuel Economy Ratings* (City/Hwy/Combined) (2WD) | — | std |
| EPA Fuel Economy Ratings* (City/Hwy/Combined) (AWD) | — | std |
| Final Drive | — | std |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal) | — | std |
| Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm) | — | std |
| Ratio Range | — | std |
| Recommended Fuel | — | std |
| Redline (rpm) | — | std |
| Reverse | — | std |
| Shift-By-Wire to maximize interior design creativity & storage | std | — |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) - Engine | — | std |
| Tune-up Interval | — | std |
| Valvetrain | — | std |
| Front-Wheel Drive | std | std |
| Dynamic Drive Modes | std | std |
| Idle-Stop | std | std |
Chassis11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Agile Handling Assist | — | std |
| Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) | — | std |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | — | std |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | — | std |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear) (2WD) | — | std |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear) (AWD) | — | std |
| Steering Ratio (2WD) | — | std |
| Steering Ratio (AWD) | — | std |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | — | std |
| Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft.) | — | std |
| Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) | — | std |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.) - Behind First Row, Standard/Max | — | std |
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.) - Behind Second Row | — | std |
| Towing Capacity (lbs.) | — | std |
| Trailer Prep Package (Pre-wiring) | std | — |
| Underfloor storage tray | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHyundai Santa Fe
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Honda CR-V
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35,300 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $35,300 – $50,750 21 trims | — 12 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Santa Fe Hybrid FWD | CR-V FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 36 | 40 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,850 | $1,700 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe or the 2027 Honda CR-V?
The Hyundai Santa Fe edges it, 96.2 to 91.3, on performance, space & cargo, safety. The Honda CR-V is ahead on fuel & range and tech & comfort. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe scores 96.2 and the 2027 Honda CR-V 91.3. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe or the 2027 Honda CR-V?
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Honda CR-V: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe and the 2027 Honda CR-V?
Where the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe wins: it opens up to 79.6 cu ft of cargo against 39.3, turns out 311 lb-ft of torque against 179, and lists 31 standard driver-assist features against 25. Where the 2027 Honda CR-V answers: it is rated 40 combined against 36 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and lists more comfort and tech equipment (33 points against 30 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.