2019 Honda Passport vs 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

Compare 2019 Honda Passport vs 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

2019 Honda Passport

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

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EX-L AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Passport EX-L AWD	19	24	$35,017	$38,310
Passport EX-L FWD	20	25	$33,284	$36,410
Passport Elite AWD	19	24	$39,915	$43,680
Passport Sport AWD	19	24	$30,986	$33,890
Passport Sport FWD	20	25	$29,253	$31,990
Passport Touring AWD	19	24	$37,635	$41,180
Passport Touring FWD	20	25	$35,902	$39,280

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Limited 2.0T Automatic AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Santa Fe Limited 2.0T Automatic AWD	19	24	$34,160	$35,900
Santa Fe Limited 2.0T Automatic FWD	20	25	$32,562	$34,200
Santa Fe Limited 2.4L Automatic AWD	21	27	$32,656	$34,300
Santa Fe Limited 2.4L Automatic FWD	22	29	$31,058	$32,600
Santa Fe SE 2.4L Automatic AWD	21	27	$26,355	$27,450
Santa Fe SE 2.4L Automatic FWD	22	29	$24,749	$25,750
Santa Fe SEL 2.4L Automatic AWD	21	27	$27,956	$29,300
Santa Fe SEL 2.4L Automatic FWD	22	29	$26,358	$27,600
Santa Fe SEL Plus 2.4L Automatic AWD	21	27	$30,024	$31,500
Santa Fe SEL Plus 2.4L Automatic FWD	22	29	$28,426	$29,800
Santa Fe Ultimate 2.0T Automatic AWD	19	24	$36,886	$38,800
Santa Fe Ultimate 2.0T Automatic FWD	20	25	$35,288	$37,100
Santa Fe Ultimate 2.4L Automatic AWD	21	27	$35,335	$37,150
Santa Fe Ultimate 2.4L Automatic FWD	22	29	$33,737	$35,450
Santa Fe XL Limited Ultimate AWD	17	22	$38,875	$41,400
Santa Fe XL Limited Ultimate FWD	18	23	$37,250	$39,650
Santa Fe XL SE AWD	18	24	$31,119	$32,700
Santa Fe XL SE FWD	18	25	$29,477	$30,950

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2019 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2019 Honda Passport: Compare Cars

Aaron Cole Managing Editor

More crossovers on the street mean that some can take a more direct road to consumers. The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe now aims straighter for comfort, while the 2019 Honda Passport heads straight to the mountains.

We’ll call it addition by subtraction.

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,017

$34,160

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,310

$35,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$639 / month

$598 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Honda Passport makes tremendous sense for buyers who don’t need three rows of seats.

The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is a convincing crossover SUV with room for families and cargo.

TCC Likes

Spacious interior
Strong V-6 engine
Excellent ride quality

Smooth ride
Compelling value trims with plenty of features
Standard active safety features

TCC Dislikes

Unimpressive fuel economy
Some cheap bits inside
Base Sport lacks tech features

No available options from the factory
8-speed automatic could use a finishing touch
Average fuel economy

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

114.9

110.7

Front Hip Room (in)

59.1

57.5

Second Leg Room (in)

39.6

40.9

Front Head Room (in)

39.5

41.2

Second Hip Room (in)

57.3

56.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

Second Head Room (in)

37.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

61.9

58.3

Front Leg Room (in)

40.9

44.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.7

64.5

Wheelbase (in)

111

108.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.6

74.4

Track Width, Front (in)

64.1

Length, Overall (in)

190.5

187.8

Height, Overall (in)

72.2

67.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

50.5

35.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

100.7

71.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

50.5

35.9

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.5

18.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.5

37.5

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/50HR20

P235/55HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/50HR20

P235/55HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4215

4063

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

19 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

19 X 7.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

262 @ 4700

260 @ 1450

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

280 @ 6000

235 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

0.65

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.33

3.51

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.86

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

0.80

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.83

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

2.90

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.38

1.42

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.81

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda Passport

Hyundai Santa Fe

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.4

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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