2023 Honda CR-V VS 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

For 2023 the Honda CR-V is all-new. The Last time the Hyundai Santa Fe was redesigned was in 2019. How do these two models compare to one another? Discover the answer in today’s Vehicle Visionary video!
By the way, if you are curious to know when the Hyundai Santa Fe will be redesigned you will not have to wait long. A fully redesigned version is coming for the 2024 model year.
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[@jenwnb9428]

We own the Hyundai Santa Fe hybrid luxury and the CRV Hybrid touring. Very similar, I love the luxury feel of the Santa Fe and is feels faster especially on acceleration. The crt transmission on the CRV is slower and louder. CRV is very solid. Love the pano moonroof in the Hyundai. Honda interior always feels a little behind the times. Lower the seats from the rear tailgate is much more convenient the the seat lever on the Honda. I find the Santa is a little more classy and luxurious and the CRV is more practical. Warranty is better on the Hyundai. Overall great vehicles.

[@darrensmith8673]

Good video comparison...I cross shopped both of these and it was very close, in the end I went with a Santa fe hybrid limited. Having had a Subaru previously I disliked the cvt and wanted a regular transmission, also liked the full panoramic roof on the SF, and the turn signal cameras are great, it also has heated rear seats and heated and cooled front seats. So for me the extra features won over the CRV... so far no regrets.

[@BrianPetersen-l2w]

Santa Fe wins in my book. Love the exterior design along with the lighter interior and pano sunroof.

[@21Piloteer]

Long term reliability is a concern with Hyundai.

[@b_t_b_h_]

Agreed!!! 🚙

[@spock7of961]

For me, the Santa Fe is a step up in class as far as luxury. Interior on the CRV looks utilitarian. even the exterior looks plane jane. The one advantage the Honda CRV hybrid has is, it's better on gas and it's has a better reputation for reliability, but the Hyundai has a much better warranty. I would go with the Santa Fe. It looks more upscale.

[@ManWithNoNameoo7]

Overall, Santa Fe is much nicer than CRV. It’s more spacious and luxurious than CRV. Panoramic roof, excellent dash and bigger screen, much better drive performance. On the other hand CRV seems like pretty basic with interior.

[@mohammedalbaadani7058]

Santa fe away better to be honest. Those to models are not to be compete each other. Santafe will win.

[@samuelofosuhene250]

Santa Fe is bigger, luxurious, powerful and has better performance. CRV is better, powerful and also has better performance. However, the Santa Fe beat the CRV in terms of luxury and space. 😊

[@farhancsgo_25]

VERY AGREE

[@barrbudo]

In your own words, both have better performance compared to each other. Why don't you see the contradiction in that?

[@UnitedCanuck]

I have the SantaFe. It's superior when compared to many SUVs I've rented.

[@avs2978]

We went with the Santa Fe SEL. Great review, thank you! All the safety features were a big hit for my wife.

[@honeymustard9558]

Thanks! I'm picking Sante Fe. I'm so done with Toyota and Honda dealers raising their prices.

[@prabhakarganapathy9469]

Honda interior looks old and Hyundai interior looks modern and fresh. Space and material looks soothing and lots and lots of space than Honda. I would prefer Hyundai.

[@jodymcgowan1170]

In Feb 2024, the AWD versions of both hybrid vehicles (Honda sport vs Santa Fe SEL premium) cost exactly the same. Here are the differences: Santa Fe: panaramic moonroof, leatherette seats, NO CVT, Harmon Kardon audio system, blind spot camera, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen, Hands-free liftgate,Rear passenger safe-exit system, power passenger seats, much longer waranty, Standard satellite radio and Navigation Honda: NO blind spot monitoring, 7-inch touchscreen NO COMPARISON, Santa Fe wins!!!

[@tiffanykellett6089]

Boom. Perfect list. I’ve gone over it SO many times and finally chose the Santa Fe SEL Premium. I love the CRV newer design and black trim/rims… but had to go with the warranty, tech, pano-roof, gorgeous interior features, and all the safety features!

[@fredf.3769]

I have a 2023 Honda sport touring on order. I choose it for it's body style, rear seat leg room, and generous rear cargo area.

[@travelwilder]

Santa Fe any time. Value for money.

[@seraf03]

I’m shopping around now. I’ve made it to a Hyundai dealership and the Calligraphy Santa Fe is VERY NICE, tech and comfort features are present! I really don’t like the low bumper blinker placement on the Hyundai. It seems like they didn’t think that through. Should people be riding your bumper? No! But reality tells me different especially in city traffic! Visiting Honda and Toyota next!

[@VehicleVisionary]

You most certainly bring up a great point about the blinker placement. Please stop back by and let us know what you ultimately end up buying.

[@burtonblend1]

I chose the Santa Fe based on the look, it’s slightly larger, and better warranty from the dealership

[@eddiejones856]

I traded a 2017 Ex-L for a 2023 XRT Santa Fe. Love the roomy interior of the Santa Fe. Obviously I can’t compare 2023 CRV however, The ride quality was a little better in 2023 Sante Fa than the 2017 CRV I traded. Hopefully I can get years of driving out of the Santa Fe.

[@Lorena-OT7]

So glad I found this video I’m going crazy thinking if I should get a Honda and Hyundai both are so amazing but I drive from Massachusetts to New York a lot so which car is best for travel, plus does the sunroof open on the Hyundai like the Honda does? And loved it when you said for those who actually use your blinkers so true😂😂

[@davidarnold6376]

Went with the Santa Fe SEL...in test rides found it quieter and smoother.

[@苏蒂斯]

@@CRVgarageWhich one?

[@JTKels]

Honda is more reliable

[@charterd]

CRV looks much sportier and I don’t like the weird front of Santa Fe.

[@yulinmao1913]

I agree with you. I prefer the new CRV outlooking better. However, that subjective view is the only thing CRV is better than Santa Fe. From safety to warranty, from interior size to equipment, from ride to noisy controls, from 0 APR at this moment to discount, nothing CRV can beat Santa Fe. Also, this is a new generation CRV compared to the current generation of Santa Fe from 2019 style. The next generation, Santa Fe outlooking, can beat the all new CRV again, I guess. But besides the outlooking, the all new CRV still can not beat the current Santa Fe.

[@karenpusateri2089]

I'm surprised that no comment was made about all the backseat leg room you had in the Sante Fe. It looked like a pretty drastic difference between the two vehicles.

[@Noseel]

super roomie, and huge trunk.

[@derekplatt9205]

This was a really big factor for my wife and I. Not only is there more backseat leg room, but there's also more driver seat leg room. I'm 6'5 and the Santa Fe is the most comfortable midsize SUV I've sat in. The difference won't matter for average-sized people, but it makes a difference to me. My wife and I recently added a baby boy to the family and she immediately fell in love with how much space there is in the backseat. It's very roomy, about to comfortably fit her, the carsear, and a 3rd person if necessary...all while not compromising my own space. Lastly, the backseat shades and panoramic sun/moonroof are unbelievable. Idk if higher trims of the CR-V have shades, but it's wonderful for privacy. She's able to breastfeed, we're both able to change our kid, etc with great privacy. I know the panoramic sun/moonroof is only on the Santa Fe, and I've got to admit it's probably my favorite feature. You not only have beautiful sights, but you can get some sunlight without getting all of the heat that comes with it. I didn't realize how well it blocks the heat until I let the sunroof back and immediately felt the sun's power lol.The CR-V Hybrid is a great vehicle, but I absolutely adore my Santa Fe Hybrid.

[@derekplatt9205]

​@wolfshanze5980 This makes sense, the Santa Fe is certainly roomier than the Tucson. I'd imagine the CR-V and Tucson are similar in cabin space. I know the Tucson has more cargo space than both the Santa Fe and the CR-V. The Santa Fe is only a slightly larger vehicle, the main difference is that is prioritizes cabin space and luxury feel over cargo space, while still delivering excellent cargo space. This also explains why the CR-V feels a bit more sporty.

[@derekplatt9205]

@wolfshanze5980 I'm aware, what is the goal of this comment?

[@derekplatt9205]

@@wolfshanze5980 I didn't understand what you responded that considering our prior two replies. That's why I asked what the goal was lol

[@dcb805]

Why are mechanical equipment groups excluded from these reviews?Are looks and features the prevailing attributes to choose a car? Cvt transmissions are problematic and expensive to maintain while dual clutch transmissions are a nightmare to repair or replace . Matters not what bells and whistles abound if it sits at the dealer to be repaired.

[@51andhappy44]

I have a 2018 CR-V that I bought used in 2021 and have had no problems with it. But I’m looking to buy my first brand new car in many years. I am in love with the Santa Fe and can’t wait til I find the exact one I want. I’m leaning towards the Limited with gray exterior and black interior. But I will also be happy with black ext and two tone beige/black int. Thank you for this side by side.

[@barrieford3522]

Santa Fe is way better its not a fair comparison

[@bandit4915]

Santa Fe all the way . Wife has Honda , I have Santa Fe. The ride quality is superior and compared to the dated interior of the Honda, the Santa Fe is gorgeous. I actually prefer the Hyundai over my previous 2020 Audi Q3

[@CRVgarage]

Yes its luxurious. Both interior as well as the ride.

[@davenone7312]

We just bought the Santa Fe Hybrid Limited version in red. It is an awesome car and we have Zero buyers remorse. The added features make this by far a much better vehicle. There is no comparison between these two vehicles IMO. The gas mileage is better in the Honda but we dont drive a lot so that was never an issue. The looks of the Santa Fe IMO is a much better style. The added features list can go on and on. Our want was an SUV Hybrid so we stuck to looking only at hybrid SUV's. Toyota Rav4 was a close third.

[@barrbudo]

As a 2008 CR-V owner, what I'm interested in the most about any SUV is engine power because I regard it as a safety feature. It shocks me that Honda still doesn't give the CR-V at least 250 ponies.

[@galenmartin7690]

Had a 2017 crv, nice vehicle, but I didn't like the cvt transmission, sounded like it was never going to quit reving when under hard acceleration. The hyundai has a better warranty and better looks, in my opinion. Also, my wife likes the pass through storage area under the console and the storage area in the dash on the passenger side. We did purchase the 2023 Santa Fe, and we love it, but it is the 2.5 turbo, and it is pretty quick.

[@precisionlaser2158]

Crv all day long.

[@reneetriestosave]

I test drove the Honda after test driving a Hyundai and I will say that the Santa Fe wins all the way around. The only thing I did like on the Honda was the color match on the door handle. I do with the Santa Fe had that. I just recently bought the '23 Santa Fe hybrid.

[@苏蒂斯]

Hello, how is your modern car running? Do HEV models have spare tires?

[@imzaq7]

Both of these are amazing, and you can't go wrong with picking either. I like the exterior of the crv a bit more, but the opposite is true for the interior. However, i actually also really like the interior of the crv but the santa fe has a bit more of a luxurious look to it. The center gear cluster with all the push button design is what drew me to the SF as well as the tech and digital graphics of the speedometer area. It looks like the crv has a bigger opening to the trunk as well as more cargo space and better gas mileage and i like the wheels more on it. I'm generally more of a honda fan, but hyundai and kia have really stepped up their game in the last few years. I am actually thinking of getting a 2023 SF calligraphy or xrt trim soon. I was thinking of ford edge, honda passport or the SF but pricing and everything else mentioned is making me lean towards the SF.

[@dougpratt3562]

Blinker/brake lights in the rear bumper as done by Hyundai should be illegal. The Chevrolet Bolt does this also. The pinstripe on the Hyundai says "grandpa" or "1980's", I can't decide which. The CRV looks more elegant, the Hyundai looks "Homer Simpson" to me. For me the win goes to the CRV in Sport Touring trim.

[@benlisi2540]

The Honda looks like a grandpa car. I have a Santa Fe and I chose it over the Honda CRV because it looks nicer. It’s more luxurious and I hate CV t I drove one for 10 years.

[@bigallis1]

Excellent video on the comparison of these two vehicles. We compared and drove both vehicles. Lots of research on the Santa Fe. We stumbled upon the CV-R not planning on it. It won our hearts over and we are glad it did. Absolutely no complaints about our CR-V!

[@mccraejoey82]

Honda definitely looks better

[@derekplatt9205]

Agreed, but as somebody who owns this exact model Santa Fe (in Portofino Gray), I have to admit that more people would probably choose the CR-V wrt looks. Whereas the smooth, luxurious look of the Santa Fe would he the very easy choice up until about 2020, the current obsession is on more boxy looking vehicles. It's part of why the 2024 Santa Fe is super boxy. It's where the SUV market is heading. People like to feel rugged and outdoorsy, whether they do those activities or not lol

[@mustafahussain5816]

No doubt Honda crv wins here with its reliability, range and spacious and reclining rear seats , just took the delivery of Honda crv after comparing with santafee

[@rholmes876]

I will buy a Santa Fe hybrid. Have had a 2013 SF Sport 2.0 T from new and love it.

[@EddieCarr]

I prefer the Santa Fe because of the warranty.

[@sperez485]

I have a Santa Fe on order!! Love the tech, style and lux on the car!!!

[@thehegt]

The CRV only can vs the Tucson my friend

[@bextar6365]

We own a 2020 and 2019 Santa Fe SEL models ~ Non turbo with 8 spd trans. we like both very well overall, my only complaint would be a little stiff riding on rough roads. But quiet on the Hwy at speed...with absolutely not one creek or rattle since new.

[@VehicleVisionary]

Thank you for sharing!

[@박동석-u7u]

hyundai over honda

[@yatinawaal6682]

Even though the CRV looks slightly better, the SantaFe wins this contest overall for me.

[@kriptonbot3665]

I bought a silver crv the one u reviewed in a previous video

[@VehicleVisionary]

Nice 👍

[@cesardasilva9215]

Honda marque

[@robertzemko6590]

Like any comparison we can say "six of one half a dozen of the other" Every model has advantages and disadvantages, for me the Honda is the best looking of any of the competition and looks great on the interior, really like the analogue look of the digital instrument cluster, like the large cargo space but there are so many disadvantages for one that infotainment tablet sticking up on both cars especially the Honda is rather obstructive as opposed to having it incorporated into the dash, The Honda has that CVT transmission, it is also the most desirable vehicle for thieves so it's one of the most stolen vehicles in Canada, also in Canada if you want the Hybrid you have to go up to the top trim at $58,000! If you opt out of the Hybrid the engine is a small 1.5L turbo, it would be better to have a 2.5L non turbo. Love both the dark blue and the beautiful red for both vehicles, sick and tired of 99% of all vehicles in Canada being black, white, silver or grey. No new vehicles available here in Canada anyway and up to 2 or more year wait for some.

[@erikstatham4302]

Honda ducks with this new ugly version I would buy the Santa Fe for sure. Congratulations Hyundai you guys rocks

[@madarasoun3018]

Honda CRV is 20% cheaper in my country.

[@yhgtbsm]

Are you sure about the spare tires? I just bought a SantaFe HEV and I have a full-size spare tire mounted outside, underneath the back of the car. Unless it's a market-specific thing (Poland in this case) 🤔

[@VehicleVisionary]

It could be specific to Poland. The same may apply in other areas as well. It is uncommon to see a spare tire with most hybrids in the United States.

[@richardludvigh5575]

@@VehicleVisionary have u looked under the car ? because north american PHEV santa fe has a spare

[@bobjakubik4381]

My Santa Fe PHEV has a spare underneath. The sales guy didn’t even know this until we asked and looked.

[@boricua4052]

I have the Hyundai. Beautiful but the reliability is not the same as Honda. It stalled in the highway. Hyundai kept it for 18 days before they were able to find how to update the software. Beware. I love it but

[@benlisi2540]

That’s just one example I know people bought CRV’s. You have buyers remorse of the CVT and they’re having problems with it so it’s just one example dude.

[@MustafaHussain-f3s]

picked Honda Crv 2023 in radiant red exl varient and man i am happy with the purchase, those back seats recline pretty back it has 8 options , also space is so good that you can travel to east to west coast very comfortably , very good for long drive.

[@VehicleVisionary]

Thanks for sharing! Congratulations on your purchase!

[@adamgamboa2658]

My 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT does nothing but rattle all the time in the cabin. All the panels makes noises and I can’t ever seem to find where all the little squeaks come from. Very annoying for the cost

[@derekplatt9205]

One small, but important difference you forgot to bring up is that there is extra space underneath for item storage in the Hyundai Santa Fe. I recently got this exact model, but in Portofino Gray...that extra space is clutch.

[@Katie-vy5rd]

What do you mean underneath storage?

[@mahmoudabdelkader3994]

​@@Katie-vy5rdhe might means there is a little storage under trunk cover and above spare tire..little boxes u can store extra stuff in it

[@geg_ant]

Can't find prices you mentioned, everywhere is 6-7k higher.

[@VehicleVisionary]

Sorry to hear that. The lower prices in my area may be due to being in a smaller market.

[@andrewetherington9828]

I wont repeat what others have said already. The Santa Fe leaves Honda CRV far behind in terms of spaciousness, power, tech, cabin appointments, and luxury. How this reviewer missed that is hard to fathom. Not a comprehensive or good critical analysis review.

[@bobjakubik4381]

Owned a 1999 CRV which we loved, then a 2016 CRV which I never loved as much. Also have a 2008 Santa Fe, and just bought a 2023 Santa Fe PHEV. Liked the new CRV interior, but chose the Santa Fe (Limited) for its more luxurious features and plug-in option.

[@steveriley7649]

You did not mention the warranty for either vehicle. I have a 2019 Honda CRV EXL and just bought a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe limited. The Santa Fe is such better vehicle in my opinion. It is very fast with the 2.5 turbo and all the techie stuff. I have not had a chance to drive the new CRV mainly because there are none available.

[@agax7859]

CR-V's design is somewhat used to look from other vehicles like front running light is from hyundai, side line is from Mercedes, back light from Volvo, etc.

[@riodejapanj]

Id rather buy a car that has better durability and reliability and not the looks

[@Katie-vy5rd]

Anyone know about the cost of a new hybrid battery? I read that they are $2 to 8k!

[@karlrohde9083]

I am picking up my 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid today, and in Canada we do get a spare tire on the HEV model only. All other Santa Fe trims don't get the spare.

[@苏蒂斯]

Hello, do you mean that the Canadian version of the 2021-2023 Santa Fe hybrid has a spare tire?

[@teslanick1]

Honda is proven brand and great resale value

[@sansin6250]

Which one is quieter inside at highway speeds? From the video it seemed like the CR-V is quieter.

[@derekplatt9205]

The Santa Fe is undoubtedly quieter. CVT engines are known to drone at high speeds. It's not even a comparison, tbh.

[@zaidanrizqullah3622]

Jadi mending yg mna bang messi?

[@VehicleVisionary]

Choose for yourself based on information presented in the video.

[@LaoTzuChi]

Honda‘s gas mileage is significantly better and you said the ride quality is a little better. Those are big selling points. I’d like to know about overall dependability with these two. It would be nice to know I can get 100,000 miles without any trips to the shop, except for standard upkeep.

[@davidconboy5822]

You won’t have any problems taking a Honda to 100,000 miles with regular maintenance. I have taken six different Honda models all past 200,000. Just got ride of my 14 year old Honda Odyssey with 220,000 miles on it. Picking up my 2023 CRV Sport Turing Hybrid tomorrow after three months of having it on order. There are better equipped and flashier vehicles out there, but I’ve always been able to count on Honda dependability. Also have a 2017 CRV Touring and have had zero problems.

[@robertzemko6590]

@@davidconboy5822 Have any of your Hondas had a CVT transmission? If so how did you like it?

[@davidconboy5822]

@@robertzemko6590 Our 2017 Touring CRV has a CVT transmission. Some people don’t like a CVT. I have 42,000 miles on this vehicle and have had no mechanical issues with it. Now as many people will tell you a CVT has a different feel to it, meaning that it is not a responsive as a traditional transmission. It personally doesn’t bother me but you will however notice a slight delay in power transfer when you step on the gas hard. The CVT is a well proven trans. and has been used by Honda for years and years. It’s also used by other automobile manufacturers as well. Lol .. don’t know if I’ve helped you or not. :)

[@madarasoun3018]

Honda CRV is also 20% cheaper than Sante Fe in my country. I'm seriously considering it now.

[@deniselayton5368]

I do like that the santa Fe trim package has real leather, which you can not get in a Honda and the Panoramic sun roof. I do prefer the looks of the Tucson over tge Santa fe but more luxury items in the Santa fe. I have to test drive to see. Concerned since vo love my jeep grand Cherokee which is 6. It's a lease going back soon, and it was $53,000.00 I just want a small monthly payment. I had 2 Honda crv's touring nice but felt like a mommy car.

[@PJboy443]

Get the Santa Fe if you like spending time at the dealership! I promise you’ll be there soon

[@benlisi2540]

You must drive a Honda that’s why you saying that

[@PJboy443]

@@benlisi2540 nah I’m a Hyundai mechanic 😂

[@benlisi2540]

⁠@@PJboy443 I drove 2015 Hyundai Senada 200,000 km when I traded it in for my Santa Fe brakes tires and wiper blades. I like them apples.

[@cuongong1649]

Your review failed to mention engine displacement, are engine normally aspirated or turbo charged engines on both vehicles ?

[@cuongong1649]

CRV has better in-town and highway fuel economy than Santa Fe.