Honda CR-V LX vs Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Honda CR-V LX

Suv · Gasoline

Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

Honda CR-V LX

The Honda CR-V LX prioritizes family practicality and dependability with balanced performance and sensible efficiency. At around 29,000, it offers good value in its segment for growing families and cargo-heavy routines.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety7.5 L/100km

Car B

Hyundai Santa Fe SE

The 5-seat Hyundai Santa Fe SE leans on reliability and safety while offering good value for compact family duties. It accelerates strongly for highway use, but cargo space is tight and efficiency is only average.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety194 hp

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Usage fit

Family 88 / 62

City 48 / 33

Budget / value 67 / 63

Road trip 64 / 55

Performance 28 / 26

Cargo 66 / 16

Practical 65 / 43

Premium 24 / 30

Winter 36 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Honda CR-V LX · Orange = Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Specs side-by-side

Spec Honda CR-V LX Hyundai Santa Fe SE

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Pros & cons

Honda CR-V LX

Large 1033-liter cargo area suits strollers, gear, and bulk shopping
Signals emphasize reliability and safety for family duty
190 hp and 0–100 km/h in 9 s deliver confident everyday performance
Priced around 29,000, presenting good value in its segment
Not aimed at performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 9 s is only moderate
Those seeking a premium-feel cabin and features may be disappointed
Five seats only; no third row for larger families
7.5 L/100 km may not satisfy drivers chasing ultra-low fuel use

Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Priced at $28,500, it offers good value in its segment
Ranks well for reliability and safety priorities
Five-seat layout suits small families and daily commuting
7.5 s 0–100 km/h helps with confident highway merging
Small 102 L cargo area limits luggage and strollers
Not aimed at performance driving
9.5 L/100 km fuel use is only average for long commutes
Seats five only; no third-row flexibility

Verdict

Pick Honda CR-V LX if…

Best fuel economy

Honda CR-V LX uses 7.5 L/100km vs 9.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Hyundai Santa Fe SE if…

Reliability edge

Hyundai Santa Fe SE scores higher on reliability — worth considering for long-term ownership.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Honda CR-V LX

Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Verdict

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