Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Hyundai Santa Fe
$515
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Honda CR-V
$407
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Overall Reliability Rating
4
Excellent
The Hyundai Santa Fe Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 2nd out of 26 for midsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $515 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are lower than other vehicles, so the Santa Fe is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
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The Honda CR-V Reliability Rating is 4.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 2nd out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $407 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity of repairs is low, and these issues are less frequent than average, so the CR-V is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
“Wife's car,low milage. Several trips from Texas to Louisiana and back. Very good service; total problems, gas door sticking-replaced under warranty; air conditioner failed-replaced compressor, out...”
“Wife's car,low milage. Several trips from Texas to Louisiana and back. Very good service; total...”
The Honda CR-V ranks highest in comfort and ranks lowest in safety.
83% of reviewers would recommend this car.
“The interior has aged quite well. There might be some slight fading of the upholstry but there has been otherwise no signs of wear. I did however wear through the driver's side floor mat, down to...”
“The interior has aged quite well. There might be some slight fading of the upholstry but there...”
The Hyundai Santa Fe and the Honda CR-V are both SUVs, but not very similar ones. The Hyundai Santa Fe is a midsize, three-row SUV, while the Honda CR-V is a compact, two-row SUV. One thing both of these vehicles have in common is standard front-wheel drive and optional all-wheel drive. But that’s about it.
As a larger vehicle, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers more power. The Santa Fe’s single engine choice has 290 horsepower. The smaller and lighter CR-V comes with a standard 184-horsepower engine, and the option to upgrade to 190 horsepower.
The Santa Fe has more cargo space, as you might expect. With the second and third rows folded, it has 83.2 cubic feet. The CR-V comes with 75.8 cubic feet with the rear seats folded, but this is an excellent figure for a compact, two-row SUV.
The choice between the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Honda CR-V really comes down to how big a vehicle you need. Do you need seating for up to seven or lots of hauling capacity? Pick the Santa Fe. Will a five-seater that still has an acceptable amount of cargo space do the job just as well? Go for the CR-V.