2026 Honda Pilot vs 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe:
Safety comparison — crash avoidance & crash test ratings
Side-by-side comparison of standard crash-avoidance technologies and NHTSA/IIHS crash test ratings. Driver assistance and convenience features are covered in the full comparison.
Quick take
The Hyundai Santa Fe leads in overall safety with a MotiveGrid Safety Score of 97 vs 75 — a 22-point gap driven by stronger crash-avoidance features and/or higher NHTSA/IIHS ratings. In crash avoidance, the Hyundai Santa Fe includes 2 more standard features (2 of 4 key technologies vs 0). Overall, the Hyundai Santa Fe has the stronger safety package, leading on 2 of 6 measured features versus 0 for the Honda Pilot (4 tied). Check the full comparison for cost of ownership, powertrain, and livability scores — safety is one of five pillars in the MotiveGrid Score.
Crash avoidance(0–2–2)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Honda Pilot vs Hyundai Santa Fe)
Crash test ratings(0–0–2)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Honda Pilot vs Hyundai Santa Fe)
Data reflects standard equipment at the base MSRP. Optional packages like Ford BlueCruise, GM Super Cruise, and Tesla FSD are not scored (Tesla FSD is the lone curated exception). Crash test data from NHTSA and IIHS. ADAS data verified against manufacturer spec pages.
See the full Honda Pilot vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison — all five pillars including cost of ownership, powertrain, driver assistance, and livability: