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Honda Ridgeline 2023
Pickup · Gasoline · 4WD
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Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium
Pickup · Gasoline · 4WD
Honda Ridgeline 2023
Car A
Honda Ridgeline 2023
The 2023 Honda Ridgeline pairs 4WD traction, a roomy 5-seat cabin, and a large cargo area to cover work and family needs. It leans on reliability and safety rather than city agility or performance thrills.
5 seatsPickupGasoline5-star safety
Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium
Car B
Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium
With 281 hp, 4WD, five seats, and 654 L of cargo space, the Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium suits growing families and road trips. Signals point to strong safety and value for its segment, while efficiency is middling.
5 seatsPickupGasoline5-star safety10.7 L/100km281 hp
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 74 / 65
City 22 / 36
Budget / value 55 / 54
Road trip 65 / 51
Performance 26 / 28
Cargo 80 / 48
Practical 47 / 41
Premium 34 / 29
Winter 30 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Honda Ridgeline 2023 · Orange = Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium

Specs side-by-side

Spec Honda Ridgeline 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Honda Ridgeline 2023

  • Reliability-focused with 4WD traction for year-round confidence
  • Large 1524 L cargo capacity for cargo-heavy tasks and adventure gear
  • Seats five and suits growing families and road trips
  • 280 hp and 6.5 s 0–100 km/h enable confident highway merging and passing

Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium

  • 281 hp and 422 Nm with a 7.3 s 0–100 km/h for confident passing
  • 4WD adds assurance on varied road conditions
  • Seats five with 654 L of cargo room for family gear and travel
  • Good value in its segment at about 39,900

Verdict

Pick Honda Ridgeline 2023 if…
Lower entry price
Honda Ridgeline 2023 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium if…
More power
Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium puts out 281 hp vs 280 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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