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Ford Bronco Sport vs Hyundai Santa Fe

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 Ford Bronco Sport

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2027 Hyundai Santa Fe

Overview

SpecFord Bronco SportBig BendHyundai Santa FeSE
Selected trimBig BendSE
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262027

Pricing & market

SpecFord Bronco SportBig BendHyundai Santa FeSE
MSRP$31,845 (best)$35,300
Lowest listing price$15,999$14,955 (best)
Median listing price$33,492 (best)$39,677
Highest listing price$44,529 (best)$53,143
For sale now461 (best)392

Fuel economy & range

SpecFord Bronco SportBig BendHyundai Santa FeSE
Combined MPG27 MPG (best)24 MPG
City MPG25 MPG (best)20 MPG
Highway MPG30 MPG (best)29 MPG
Fuel tank16 gal17.7 gal (best)

Performance

SpecFord Bronco SportBig BendHyundai Santa FeSE
Horsepower181 hp277 hp (best)
Torque190 lb-ft311 lb-ft (best)
Engine size1.5 L2.5 L (best)
CylindersI3I4

Size & capability

SpecFord Bronco SportBig BendHyundai Santa FeSE
Seating5 seats7 seats (best)
Doors44
Cargo volume65.2 cu ft79.6 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity2,000 lbs3,500 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,343 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7.8 in (best)7 in
Wheelbase105.1 in110.8 in (best)
Length172.7 in190.2 in (best)
Width74.3 in74.8 in (best)
Height70.2 in (best)67.7 in

Safety & recalls

SpecFord Bronco SportBig BendHyundai Santa FeSE
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)4None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimFord Bronco SportHyundai Santa Fe
1

Big Bend

$31,845 MSRP(Currently comparing)

SE

$35,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Heritage

$34,145 MSRP

SE

$37,100 MSRP

3

Outer Banks

$36,945 MSRP

SE Hybrid

$36,650 MSRP

4

Badlands

$40,265 MSRP

SE Hybrid

$38,450 MSRP

5

SEL

$37,840 MSRP

6

SEL

$39,640 MSRP

7

SEL Hybrid

$38,940 MSRP

8

SEL Hybrid

$40,740 MSRP

9

XRT

$42,290 MSRP

10

Limited

$44,850 MSRP

11

Limited

$44,850 MSRP

12

Limited

$46,650 MSRP

13

Limited

$46,650 MSRP

14

Limited Hybrid

$45,950 MSRP

15

Limited Hybrid

$45,950 MSRP

16

Limited Hybrid

$47,750 MSRP

17

Limited Hybrid

$47,750 MSRP

18

Calligraphy

$47,850 MSRP

19

Calligraphy

$49,650 MSRP

20

Calligraphy Hybrid

$48,950 MSRP

21

Calligraphy Hybrid

$50,750 MSRP

Live inventory

Ford Bronco Sport vs Hyundai Santa Fe FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Ford Bronco Sport vs 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport starts lower at $31,845. Live Ford Bronco Sport listings start at $15,999. Live Hyundai Santa Fe listings start at $14,955.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (31,845).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (36).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe leads on horsepower in this comparison (277).
Which has better seats: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe leads on seats in this comparison (7).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (4,500).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Ford Bronco Sport vs 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Bronco Sport (5/5 NHTSA overall).