The Hyundai Santa Fe is one of the most value-packed midsize SUVs available. For 2024, the Santa Fe enters a new generation. The model receives all-new, futuristic styling, a revamped interior, and more tech. Plus, the wheelbase has been extended, and the frontal overhang has been reduced, resulting in a roomier passenger cabin that accommodates three rows of seats.
So, how does the 2024 Santa Fe compare against an established segment stalwart, the 2024 Honda Passport? That’s what this Hyundai vs. Honda match-up aims to discover. We’ll compare each midsize SUV’s performance credentials, safety equipment, and interior characteristics. Then, we’ll tell you which one is a more complete package and compelling value proposition.
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The all-new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe now has 150 cubic feet of interior space, which is way more than the 115 cubic feet the 2024 Honda Passport offers. Furthermore, the 2024 Santa Fe is a three-row midsize SUV, while the 2024 Passport has just two rows of seats. So, the 2024 Santa Fe can carry up to seven occupants. You also get a captain’s chair configuration for the highest trim, allowing you to carry six people since the second-row bench seat has been replaced with two business-class level seats. Meanwhile, the 2024 Passport can only accommodate five occupants and doesn’t offer captain chairs.
Depending on your trim choice, the 2024 Santa Fe’s seats are covered in YES Essentials® stain-resistant cloth, premium H-Tex, or leather. The 2024 Passport offers just cloth or leather-trimmed seats. Then, buyers can avail themselves to power-adjustable, heated, and ventilated front seats plus heated second-row seats. When choosing captain chairs, these seats are power-adjustable, too. Plus, most trims of the 2024 Santa Fe get dual-zone automatic climate control with air vents for all three rows. The 2024 Passport isn’t as well-equipped.
Hyundai even offers a dual glovebox solution, where the upper glovebox is a UV-C sanitizer compartment. This feature lets you easily disinfect your smartphone, wallet, keys, gloves, or other small items. The 2024 Honda Passport doesn’t have this. Nor does it have a two-level armrest storage compartment with bi-directional opening. Both models offer cup holders for all occupants and rear USB charging ports for some trims.
The 2024 Santa Fe gets a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster for higher trims and can be outfitted with a 12-inch heads-up display, too. The head-up display isn’t available for the 2024 Passport range. Both midsize SUVs have standard Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® connectivity. They also offer wireless phone chargers. The 2024 Santa Fe can even be outfitted with two wireless phone chargers. Then, a Rear Seat Quiet Mode cuts off the rear speakers so occupants can peacefully fall asleep. Meanwhile, music fans can specify a 12-speaker Bose sound system.
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe’s trunk can hold 15 cubic feet of cargo when the third row is in use. This is comparable to a midsize sedan. Folding the third row grants 41 cubic feet of space, which is similar to the two-row 2024 Passport’s trunk. If you need more space, simply fold the second row, and you’ll get approximately 80 cubic feet of capacity. Moreover, the third row has a 50-50 split fold, and the second row offers 60-40 split folding or 50-50 for those with captain chairs.
Every 2024 Santa Fe uses a 277-hp 2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. The engine provides up to 311 lb-ft of torque and is paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard for most trims, but HTRAC all-wheel drive is available. Meanwhile, the XRT trim is all-wheel drive by default.
The 2024 Honda Passport gets a 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V6. The engine makes 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. It is coupled to a 9-speed automatic gearbox. All-wheel drive is standard.
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic emergency braking, a smart cruise control system, and blind spot monitoring. Buyers can also expect rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist and lane-keeping assistance. Higher trims gain a highway driving assistant plus a navigation-based smart cruise control system. Remote smart parking assist is also available. The 2024 Honda Passport offers some, but not all, of these safety systems.
The results are in, and it’s a convincing win for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. One of the freshest midsize SUVs out there, it’s got a fantastic interior, a broad gamut of tech toys, and class-leading safety features. Why not consider owning or leasing a 2024 Santa Fe? Visit Gettel Hyundai of Charlotte County, and let’s get a brand-new 2024 Santa Fe on your driveway.
