Ford Bronco Sport vs Hyundai Santa Fe
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe
Overview
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Hyundai Santa FeSE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Big Bend | SE |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Hyundai 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 now | 461 (best) | 392 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Hyundai Santa FeSE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| City MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 30 MPG (best) | 29 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 16 gal | 17.7 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Hyundai Santa FeSE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 181 hp | 277 hp (best) |
| Torque | 190 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.5 L | 2.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I3 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Hyundai Santa FeSE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 7 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 65.2 cu ft | 79.6 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs | 3,500 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | — | 4,343 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in (best) | 7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 110.8 in (best) |
| Length | 172.7 in | 190.2 in (best) |
| Width | 74.3 in | 74.8 in (best) |
| Height | 70.2 in (best) | 67.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Hyundai Santa FeSE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 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 pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 4 | None 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.
| Trim | Ford Bronco Sport | Hyundai 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
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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).