2025 Passport vs 2025 Santa Fe in Peoria, IL
2025 Highlander vs 2025 Santa Fe
If you’re searching for a two-row midsize SUV that brings plenty of space, strong performance, and the kind of everyday versatility Peoria drivers count on, the 2025 Honda Passport and 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe should be on your list. But when the dust settles, only one offers the ideal balance of power, practicality, and comfort without making you climb the trim ladder or compromise on confidence.
Let’s see why more drivers are choosing the Passport – and why Bob Lindsay Honda is your home base for it in Central Illinois.
Interior Comparison
The 2025 Honda Passport keeps things refreshingly straightforward: five seats, tons of legroom, and serious cargo-hauling capability. It’s an SUV for drivers who don’t need a third row but definitely want room to stretch out. The Passport’s wide stance gives it class-leading width, meaning passengers won’t feel cramped in either row. Standard features like tri-zone climate control and heated front seats come in handy all year long – especially during Illinois winters.
The 2025 Santa Fe is all-new and offers an eye-catching boxy design with a focus on high-end finishes, especially in its top trims. It also has three rows, but that third row is better suited for kids and eats into rear cargo space. In contrast, the Passport skips the third row and puts all that room to good use – offering up to 77.7 cubic feet of cargo volume with the seats down.
2025 Honda Passport | 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe |
Rows: Two Max Seating: Five Max Cargo Capacity: 77.7 Cubic Feet Upholstery Options: Leather Upholstery (Standard) | Rows: Three Max Seating: Seven Max Cargo Capacity: 79.6 Cubic Feet Upholstery Options: Cloth Upholstery (Standard) / Synthetic Leather Upholstery, Genuine Leather Upholstery, Nappa Leather Upholstery (Optional) |
Power and Performance
Honda gave the 2025 Passport the kind of performance that feels right for Peoria roads – whether you’re running errands or towing the boat out to Lake Bloomington. A standard 3.5-liter V6 cranks out 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, paired with a smooth 9-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is standard across the lineup, making winter driving a whole lot easier.
The Santa Fe offers a pair of turbocharged four-cylinder engines, including a 277 horsepower 2.5-liter turbo in higher trims. It feels peppy, but it doesn’t quite match the V6's natural grunt or towing stability. AWD is available but not standard, so you’ll have to pay more to get that added traction.
2025 Honda Passport | 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe |
Max Towing Capacity: 5,000 Pounds Base Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower: 280 Torque: 262 lb-ft Transmission: Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission | Max Towing Capacity: 4,500 Pounds Base Engine: Turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder Horsepower: 277 Torque: 311 lb-ft Transmission: Eight-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission |
Tech and Entertainment
Both SUVs bring solid tech, but the Passport keeps it simple and smart. Every 2025 Passport includes a user-friendly 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, plus a wireless phone charger and seven-speaker sound system. Higher trims add a premium audio upgrade and built-in navigation.
The Santa Fe jumps ahead in screen size with its dual 12.3-inch displays on most trims, offering a modern look and added digital controls. However, the more advanced features like the premium Bose® sound system and panoramic display are locked behind upper trims.
2025 Honda Passport Top Technology Features | 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Top Technology Features |
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Safety Features
No matter which Passport trim you choose, Honda Sensing® comes standard. That includes Collision Mitigation Braking, Road Departure Mitigation, Lane Keeping Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and more. It’s designed to actively support you, not overwhelm you.
Hyundai's SmartSense system brings a similar list of features, including Highway Driving Assist and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist. Both SUVs perform well in crash tests, but the Passport’s more confident stance and AWD advantage give it an edge when conditions turn tricky.
2025 Honda Passport Standard Safety Features | 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Standard Safety Features |
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Bob Lindsay Honda’s Bottom Line
If you’re looking for a confident, capable SUV that doesn’t complicate the buying process or sacrifice power for style, the 2025 Honda Passport is the one to beat. With standard AWD, a powerful V6, and smartly designed space, it’s the midsize SUV that just makes sense for life in Peoria.
The Santa Fe makes an impression with its upscale styling and available tech – but if you’re prioritizing power, all-weather readiness, and no-nonsense utility, the Passport delivers right out of the gate.
Stop by Bob Lindsay Honda in Peoria today and test drive the 2025 Passport. You’ll feel the difference in the first mile.
*Disclaimer: This content was drafted with AI assistance for initial drafting, reviewed by a subject-matter expert for accuracy, and edited by our team of writers and editors.
