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Oct 6, 2021
Green 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz at the Beach vs Red 2022 Honda Ridgeline on a Desert Highway

Differences Between the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz and 2022 Honda Ridgeline 

Are you interested in a vehicle that provides the utility of a pickup truck and the comfortable ride of a sport utility? The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle will check all the boxes at San Tan Hyundai in Gilbert, AZ. To help illustrate why the brand-new Santa Cruz is the right choice for you, we have pitted it against a similar competitor in this comparison that highlights the differences between the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz and 2022 Honda Ridgeline.  



2022 Hyundai Santa CruzVS2022 Honda Ridgeline
$23,990Base MSRP$36,890
281-Horsepower 2.5-Liter Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Engine280-Horsepower 3.5-Liter V-6 
19 MPG City/27 MPG Hwy Fuel Economy18 MPG City/24 MPG Hwy 
3,500 – 5,000 Pounds Towing Capacity5,000 Pounds 
48.4 – 52.1 Inches Bed Length63.6 Inches 
8-Inch Touchscreen Display Standard Multimedia System8-Inch Display Audio Touchscreen 

Hyundai Santa Cruz vs Honda Ridgeline: Engine and Design Specs 

Are you looking for a pickup truck that maneuvers like a crossover? The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is an urban adventure vehicle with pickup truck capabilities that you will love. Hyundai Santa Cruz models are 195.7 inches long, 75 inches wide and feature a 118.3-inch wheelbase. Honda Ridgeline entries are 210 inches long and 78.5 inches wide with a 125.2-inch wheelbase. With room for five passengers in a modern cabin and a 52.1-inch bed, the Hyundai Santa Cruz will provide a 1,753-pound payload that the Honda Ridgeline cannot match. 

Drivers who opt for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz will have a pair of engine options to choose from – a base 191-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder and an available 281-horsepower 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder – that are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Available Hyundai HTRAC AWD will upgrade performance on the road or trail. The Honda Ridgeline features a single powertrain option – a 280-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 that is paired with a nine-speed automatic – but cannot match the Santa Cruz in terms of fuel economy.  

Gray 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Rear Exterior at the Beach vs White 2022 Honda Ridgeline Rear Exterior in a Desert

Hyundai Santa Cruz vs Honda Ridgeline: Features and Technology 

Where comfort, safety and entertainment are concerned, the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz cannot be matched by its Honda Ridgeline competitor. Hyundai SmartSense driver-assist systems come standard in the Santa Cruz and provide families with Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection, Lane Keeping Assist and Driver Attention Warning. An 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system is standard and provides access to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – but can be upgraded to a 10.25-inch touchscreen display with wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, a Qi wireless charger, Hyundai Digital Key, Blue Link Connected Car Services and more. 

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Front Interior vs 2022 Honda Ridgeline Front Interior

READ MORE: What Are the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Color Options? 


Learn more about the key differences between the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz and 2022 Honda Ridgeline with this quick comparison created by San Tan Hyundai and find the right fit. Contact the dealership team to schedule a test drive in the Hyundai Santa Cruz today in the Gilbert, Chandler and Mesa area!