Compare Hyundai Santa Fe VS Honda Pilot

Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Honda Pilot: Which SUV is Right for You in Minot, ND?

Are you in the market for a new SUV in Surrey, ND? We encourage you to visit Don Bessette Hyundai, where you will find the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe. Both of these three-row SUVs are popular with families in the area, but which one is the best fit for you? Keep reading to find out.

Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Honda Pilot: Performance

The Santa Fe comes standard with a 2.5-liter turbocharged I4 engine that generates 277 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. That nearly matches the Honda Pilot in horsepower (285) and significantly exceeds it in torque (262 pound-feet).

Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Honda Pilot: Fuel Economy

If you want to save some money on gas in Towner, ND, the Santa Fe will get you more fuel for your dollar than the Pilot. The Santa Fe has an available hybrid powertrain with EPA-estimated ratings of 37 MPG city, 36 MPG highway, and 36 MPG combined. The standard turbocharged engine is no slouch either, getting 20 MPG city, 29 MPG highway, and 24 MPG combined. The Honda Pilot falls short of both, with maximum EPA-estimated ratings of 19 MPG city, 25 MPG highway, and 21 MPG combined.

Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Honda Pilot: Technology

The Santa Fe and Honda Pilot both come standard with a 12.3-inch touchscreen. The Santa Fe one-ups the Pilot with an available panoramic curved display that pairs the touchscreen with a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel. While both models offer available wireless smartphone charging, only the Santa Fe provides two charging pads, so both the driver and front passenger can keep their phones powered on.

Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Honda Pilot: Safety

Neither the Hyundai Santa Fe nor the Honda Pilot skimps on safety features. Both SUVs come standard with driver assistance technology features like forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert, lane keeping assistance, and adaptive cruise control. However, the Santa Fe standard safety feature lineup does not end there. All new Santa Fe models also have front and rear parking sensors, which are only available for the Pilot.

Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Honda Pilot: Interior

When you take your SUV out on the road, it's nice to have plenty of space up front. The Hyundai Santa Fe delivers, with 41.1 inches of front headroom and 44.4 inches of front legroom. The Honda  Pilot gives you less room to stretch, with only 39.1 inches of headroom and 41 inches of legroom for the front seats. The Santa Fe also gives rear passengers ample space, with 40.6 inches of headroom and 42.3 inches of legroom. The Pilot gives rear passengers 39.2 inches of headroom and 40.8 inches of legroom.

Learn More About the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe in Minot

At Don Bessette Hyundai, we are thrilled to bring our customers the latest Hyundai Santa Fe. With three rows of seating, punchy performance, an efficient hybrid powertrain option, and plenty of exciting standard features, we think it might be your ideal SUV in Velva. But you don't have to just take our word for it. We invite you to visit our dealership and take one for a test drive.

A test drive lets you see how the Santa Fe feels behind the wheel and discover which features you like most. While you are here, you can visit our Finance Center to learn more about your leasing and financing options. So, why wait to try out the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe? To schedule your visit, contact us today.