Hyundai Santa Fe vs Honda Civic
Hyundai Santa Fe
$42,040
Honda Civic
$33,199 – $33,950
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Hyundai Santa Fe vs Honda Civic. Honda Civic offers the strongest value on price. Hyundai Santa Fe leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Hyundai Santa Fe
Best Value
Honda Civic
Fuel Economy
Honda Civic
Performance
Hyundai Santa Fe
Honda Civic
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Category Radar
Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
Hyundai Santa Fe
$42,040
Rating: 8.5/10
Honda Civic
$33,199 – $33,950
Rating: 4.7/10
| Specification |
Hyundai Santa Fe |
Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Hyundai | Honda |
| Model | Santa Fe | Civic |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | Suv | — |
| Body Style | 5-door mid-size suv | Compact Sedan |
| Current Price | $42,040 | $33,199 – $33,950 |
| MSRP | $42,040 | $33,950 |
| Dealer Price | $40,500 | $32,699 |
| Engine | 2.5L 4-Cylinder Inline Turbocharged Gas Direct Injection (GDI) | 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid System |
| Horsepower | 277 | 200 hp (net combined) |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM | 232 lb-ft (electric motor) |
| 0–60 mph | 6.9s 0-60 mph estimate | Approx. 6.2 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 130 mph | Approx. 112 mph |
| Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded Permitted (87 Octane) | Hybrid |
| Mileage / MPG | — | 49 MPG combined (hybrid est.) |
| Range (EV) | 0 miles | N/A |
| Emissions | ULEV70 Certified | Low-emission certified (market dependent) |
| Battery | Conventional 12V Battery with Intelligent Idle Stop & Go Systems | Lithium-ion hybrid battery |
| Charging | Not Applicable | Self-charging hybrid (regenerative + engine) |
| Expert Rating | 8.5/10 | 4.7/10 |
| Community Reviews | 0 | 1510 |
| Performance Score | 8.2 | 8.9 |
| Comfort Score | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| Safety Score | — | 9.3 |
| Fuel Economy Score | — | 9.6 |
| Technology Score | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Value Score | — | 9.1 |
| Pros | Upgraded mid-tier cabin layout gains standard dual wireless device docks and helpful third-row passenger USB ports; Chun... | Excellent hybrid fuel economy; Strong acceleration from electric torque; Sharp handling and composed ride; High-quality... |
| Cons | Aggressive all-terrain tread patterns and blocky exterior shell drop EPA-estimated fuel economy down to 21 combined MPG;... | Rear seat is adequate, not class-leading for tall passengers; Road noise can increase on coarse pavement; Higher hybrid... |
