Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL
Suv · Hybrid
vs
Honda Pilot EX-L
Suv · Electric · AWD
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL
Car A
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL
The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL blends road‑trip range with efficient hybrid running and solid everyday performance. Its small 103-liter cargo area and five-seat layout temper overall family-hauling ability.
5 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safetyHybrid
Honda Pilot EX-L
Car B
Honda Pilot EX-L
A practical five-seat electric AWD with strong efficiency and family-friendly range. It balances usable performance with good value in its segment, though cargo space and seating capacity may limit bigger families.
5 seatsSuvElectric5-star safety2 L/100km280 hpAWDElectric
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Usage fit

Family 62 / 72
City 37 / 54
Budget / value 64 / 71
Road trip 65 / 71
Performance 27 / 27
Cargo 16 / 33
Practical 46 / 59
Premium 32 / 33
Winter 40 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL · Orange = Honda Pilot EX-L

Specs side-by-side

Spec Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL Honda Pilot EX-L
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Pros & cons

Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL

  • Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km
  • Long-trip readiness with about 600 km estimated range
  • Balanced everyday pace: 230 hp and 0–100 km/h in 8.0 s
  • Good value in its segment around 35,000

Honda Pilot EX-L

  • Efficient for its class, with low energy use and a 500 km range for commuting and trips
  • AWD traction adds confidence in wet or snowy conditions
  • Quick enough for daily merging and passing (0-100 km/h in 6.5 s)
  • Good value in its segment at a 35,000 price point

Verdict

Pick Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Honda Pilot EX-L if…
All-wheel drive
Honda Pilot EX-L's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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