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.
“I bought my car new in 2001 and have almost 200,000 miles. Have definitely gotten my money's worth. Am disappointed in the quality of the factory paint as clear coat is failing. ”
“I bought my car new in 2001 and have almost 200,000 miles. Have definitely gotten my money's...”
The Honda CR-V ranks highest in comfort and ranks lowest in safety.
83% of reviewers would recommend this car.
“I own a 1997 Honda CRV automatic All Wheel Drive. It has been a wonderful car. I commute 45 miles each way to work gas mileage is great. I have two small children and love the height of the car, it...”
“I own a 1997 Honda CRV automatic All Wheel Drive. It has been a wonderful car. I commute 45 miles...”
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.