Honda CR-V Hybrid EX-L
Suv · Hybrid
vs
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL
Suv · Hybrid
Honda CR-V Hybrid EX-L
Car A
Honda CR-V Hybrid EX-L
A five-seat hybrid that leans on reliability and safety signals while delivering efficient performance and long range. At around 33,500, it’s good value in its segment for family duty and road trips.
5 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safetyHybrid
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL
Car B
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL
The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL prioritizes efficiency and everyday usefulness, pairing a 51 km EV range with 2.6 combined consumption. Strong 265 hp performance helps in daily driving, but the very small 102 L cargo area curbs versatility.
5 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety2.6 L/100km265 hpHybrid
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profile

Usage fit

Family 63 / 62
City 50 / 53
Budget / value 68 / 67
Road trip 57 / 44
Performance 27 / 30
Cargo 16 / 16
Practical 50 / 51
Premium 26 / 29
Winter 36 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Honda CR-V Hybrid EX-L · Orange = Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL

Specs side-by-side

Spec Honda CR-V Hybrid EX-L Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Honda CR-V Hybrid EX-L

  • Strong reliability and safety signals
  • Efficient for its class at 5.7 L/100 km
  • 700 km range reduces fuel stops on road trips
  • Good value in its segment at about 33,500

Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL

  • Efficient for its class: 2.6 combined consumption plus 51 km electric range for city commutes.
  • 265 hp and 8.0 s 0–100 km/h give confident acceleration.
  • Five seats suit small families and rideshares.
  • Good value in its segment at about 41,000 for a plug-in hybrid.

Verdict

Pick Honda CR-V Hybrid EX-L if…
Lower entry price
Honda CR-V Hybrid EX-L starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL if…
More power
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL puts out 265 hp vs 212 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Related comparisons