When an adventure around Littleton, Parker, or Castle Rock is calling, you need a capable SUV with plenty of room for your fellow adventurers and all their gear. That may be why the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe and the 2023 Honda Pilot are on your short list.
Our team at McDonald Hyundai is ready to see how these two SUVs match up. We know you are too. It’s the Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Honda Pilot showdown. Let’s see which one comes out on top!
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When you climb inside the cabins of these two midsize SUVs, you’ll want to have enough room to accommodate everyone traveling with you. Of course, you’ll also want to remain connected and entertained, no matter how long or short the trip.
Both SUVs boast plenty of room for friends and loved ones, but you’ll have more room up front in the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe: 41.2 inches of headroom and 44.1 inches of legroom. This spacious cabin gives you more wiggle room than the 40.5 inches of headroom and 41 inches of legroom in the front row of the Pilot.
The Santa Fe and the Pilot both offer leather seating surfaces as well as heated and ventilated front seats for year-round comfort.
Staying connected has never been quite so easy. In either model, you can keep in touch with the world, whether you’re way off the grid or right around the corner. They both come with the following infotainment features:
It’s worth noting that HD Radio™ comes standard in the Santa Fe and is available in the Pilot. Plus, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ smartphone integration is standardly wireless in the Hyundai, while you’ll need to pack a cord in the Honda unless you upgrade to a higher trim. The Hyundai’s maximum screen size is 10.25 inches, compared to the available 9-inch screen in the Honda.
You drive a family SUV for its space and its ability to take you and your crew on adventures. You’ll also want your chosen vehicle to be efficient, so you can keep the fun going without having to make frequent stops at the pump.
Both the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Honda Pilot have a go-anywhere attitude, especially when outfitted with their available all-wheel drive systems. These drivetrains send the ideal amount of power to each wheel, so you can enjoy sure-footed control on every slick road or all-terrain trail.
You can decide how your SUV performs with the selectable drive modes, available with both models. You can choose to optimize the efficiency or get a better grip on slick streets. The choice is yours!
If you really want to keep the fun going, you’ll need an efficient SUV. Here, the 2023 Santa Fe has the advantage. It boasts an EPA-estimated 25 city/28 highway MPG.* Wave goodbye as you cruise past another gas station. The Honda Pilot only manages an EPA-estimated 19 city/27 highway MPG.
Of course, no features are more important than those related to safety. Whether you’re flying solo or have the whole crew in tow, peace of mind is paramount. Fortunately, the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Honda Pilot have a variety of driver-assistance technologies.
The Santa Fe and the Pilot each include a suite of smart safety features: Hyundai SmartSense and Honda Sensing® respectively. They share a similar set of standard technologies, including:
They both also provide brand-specific versions of Driver Attention Warning. It monitors your driving patterns and alerts you when it detects drowsy or distracted driving, so you can refocus or pull over for a break.
Do you want an SUV that can park itself? Of course, you do! Only the Santa Fe is capable of such a feat when equipped with the optional Remote Smart Parking Assist. All you need to do is press a button on your Smart Key, and it can pull into and out of a parking spot.
Once you safely reach your destination, the Hyundai Santa Fe’s standard Rear Occupant Alert reminds you to check the back seats for any small passengers or furry family members. Plus, Safe Exit Warning can alert you to approaching vehicles to ensure that disembarking goes off without a hitch. Unfortunately, the Honda Pilot doesn’t have similar features that add an extra layer of protection.
It’s a close call between the Santa Fe and the Pilot. If you want to drive home in the SUV with superior safety features and a more efficient performance, then the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is the clear choice for your drives around Littleton, Parker, and Castle Rock.
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Shop Hyundai Santa Fe Value Your Trade Apply for Financing Schedule a Test Drive* 2023 SANTA FE SE/SEL/XRT: FWD 25 City/28 Hwy/26 Combined MPG, HTRAC AWD 22 City/25 Hwy/24 Combined MPG. Limited/Calligraphy: FWD 22 City/28 Hwy/25 Combined MPG, HTRAC AWD 21 City/28 Hwy/24 Combined MPG. All figures are EPA estimates and for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle's condition.
