There might not be a more competitive automotive industry segment than the one containing the current Honda Pilot. Almost every automaker offers a three-row SUV, and many present a challenge to class-leader Honda. A comparison of the 2025 Honda Pilot vs. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe shows why people are flocking to Cambridge Centre Honda. The Santa Fe has been redesigned for 2025 but still lags behind the 2025 Pilot in many key areas. Follow along with us while we take a closer look.
| 2025 Honda Pilot | 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Performance (HP/Torque) | 285 / 262 lb.-ft. | 277 / 311 lb.-ft. |
| Fuel Economy (L/100 km) | 12.4 / 9.3 | 12.2 / 9.1 |
| Legroom (mm) | 1,041 / 1,458 / 1,133 | 1,052 / 1,075 / 761 |
| Max. Cargo Volume (L) | 3,166 | 2,267 |
Interior Design
Passenger Space
Moving people comfortably from place to place is why three-row crossover SUVs exist. The 2025 Honda Pilot can accommodate seven or eight passengers, depending on the chosen options. However, the Santa Fe can only hold six or seven. The Pilot also offers significantly more legroom for people in the second and third rows.
Cargo Volume
There might not be a more defining feature of a three-row SUV than cargo volume. When the interior of the 2025 Pilot is properly configured, more than 3,100 litres of cargo volume are available compared to a maximum of 2,267 from the latest Santa Fe model.
Performance
Engine Specs
The V-6 engine under the hood of the 2025 Honda Pilot will make 285 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque, outpacing the turbocharged four-cylinder powerplant employed by the Santa Fe, making 277 horsepower.
Towing Capacity
When properly equipped, the 2025 Honda Pilot can pull up to 2,268 kg (5,000 lbs), a top mark in the three-row SUV segment. On the other hand, no version of the 2025 Hyundai Sante Fe can match the towing capacity offered by the Pilot.
Technology
Device Integration
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both widely available as standard equipment in the 2025 Honda Pilot and 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. However, only the current Pilot model offers wireless connectivity to both software suites.
Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot
Staying connected on the road has never been more vital to drivers and passengers. The 2025 Pilot can activate a high-speed Wi-Fi hotspot that can be used by several devices simultaneously. The Santa Fe does not offer this feature.
Make an appointment with a Cambridge Centre Honda product expert today if you would like to schedule a test drive or just take a closer, in-person look at the 2025 Honda Pilot. You can also schedule your new SUV’s first round of scheduled maintenance if you take one home from our showroom to keep it in peak condition.
