Honda HR-V vs Hyundai Santa Fe – Which model is better for everyday use?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Honda HR-V has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29700 £, while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51200 £. That’s a price difference of around 21472 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe manages with 1.70 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Honda HR-V with 5.40 L. The difference is about 3.70 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Santa Fe has a clearly edge – offering 253 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Santa Fe is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Honda HR-V takes 10.60 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs a bit better – reaching 196 km/h, while the Honda HR-V tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 26 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe pulls distinct stronger with 380 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 127 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Honda HR-V is clearly perceptible lighter – 1452 kg compared to 1920 kg. The difference is around 468 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers significantly more room – 711 L compared to 319 L. That’s a difference of about 392 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs clearly perceptible better – up to 2032 L, which is about 743 L more than the Honda HR-V.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Santa Fe noticeable takes the win – 665 kg compared to 418 kg. That’s a difference of about 247 kg.

All in all, the Hyundai Santa Fe shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.