The Hyundai Santa Fe and Honda Passport both bring impressive capability, comfort, and practicality to the midsize SUV category. Each offers confident performance and family-friendly design, but our Norm Reeves Hyundai Superstore team is here to show you which model distinguishes itself with greater efficiency, next-generation technology, and a more flexible interior layout.
For drivers in Cerritos, Long Beach, Anaheim, and Santa Ana, California, who want a vehicle that balances comfort, innovation, and everyday usability, keep reading to learn more!
The Honda Passport provides a comfortable two-row setup with 119.1 cubic feet of passenger volume, offering solid room for five passengers. However, the Hyundai Santa Fe expands comfort and flexibility with three rows of seating, ideal for growing families or those who frequently travel with passengers.
In terms of legroom, the Santa Fe’s 44.4 inches up front and 42.3 inches in the second row outstretch the Passport’s 41.1 inches and 40.9 inches, respectively—making longer trips more relaxing for everyone. That thoughtful attention to space and comfort ensures that every seat feels like the best seat in the house.
While both models have a 12.3-inch touchscreen and wireless smartphone connectivity, the Santa Fe goes well beyond the basics. It offers high-end innovations like a full-display digital rearview mirror, Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium, and Hyundai Pay, which lets you make convenient in-car payments when refueling or parking. Additionally, the Santa Fe provides dual wireless device charging, while the Passport only supports charging for a single device.
Inside, you can also experience premium comfort with available Nappa leather seating surfaces and even a Relaxation Seat option—luxury touches that elevate every drive. The result is a cabin experience that blends sophistication with smart functionality, reflecting Hyundai’s focus on driver convenience and comfort.
One of the most notable differences between the two SUVs is under the hood. The Hyundai Santa Fe offers hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, giving drivers the flexibility to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy without sacrificing power. In fact, the Santa Fe Hybrid earned Car and Driver’s Editors’ Choice recognition for its refined balance of performance and efficiency.* The Honda Passport, in contrast, is available only with a traditional gas engine.
When it comes to safety, Hyundai again moves ahead with a more comprehensive suite of driver-assistance features. Both vehicles include pedestrian detection and parking sensors, but only the Santa Fe offers Cyclist and Junction Turning Detection and Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control. Add to that Remote Smart Parking Assist, which allows the Santa Fe to park itself while you control it from outside the vehicle, and it’s clear which SUV brings innovation to every turn.
Both the Hyundai Santa Fe and Honda Passport are capable midsize SUVs with loyal followings, but the Santa Fe delivers the more forward-thinking experience. From its available hybrid powertrains to its smart technology suite and luxury-grade comfort, the Santa Fe is engineered for modern drivers in Cerritos, Long Beach, Anaheim, and Santa Ana, CA.
For those seeking an SUV that truly redefines what’s possible, the Hyundai Santa Fe stands in a class of its own. Contact us at Norm Reeves Hyundai Superstore to test drive the Santa Fe today.
*Source: Car and Driver
