Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs Jeep Wrangler
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Jeep Wrangler
Overview
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase | Jeep WranglerSport |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | Sport |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | four wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2018 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase | Jeep WranglerSport |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $24,950 (best) | $36,635 |
| Lowest listing price | $9,234 | $8,980 (best) |
| Median listing price | $10,608 (best) | $46,577 |
| Highest listing price | $17,411 (best) | $87,450 |
| For sale now | 4 | 1,082 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase | Jeep WranglerSport |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 17 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 23 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 17.4 gal | 17.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase | Jeep WranglerSport |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 185 hp | 285 hp (best) |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.4 L | 3.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase | Jeep WranglerSport |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 4 seats |
| Doors | 5 (best) | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 71.5 cu ft (best) | 31.7 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs | 2,000 lbs |
| Curb weight | — | 4,012 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in (best) | 96.8 in |
| Length | 185 in (best) | 166.8 in |
| Width | 74 in (best) | 73.9 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 73.6 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase | Jeep WranglerSport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 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 | Hyundai Santa Fe Sport | Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $24,950 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Sport $36,635 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $26,500 MSRP | Sport $39,640 MSRP |
| 3 | 2.0T $31,350 MSRP | Sport S $39,785 MSRP |
| 4 | 2.0T $32,900 MSRP | Sport S $42,040 MSRP |
| 5 | 2.0T Ultimate $35,650 MSRP | Willys $43,855 MSRP |
| 6 | 2.0T Ultimate $37,200 MSRP | Willys $46,235 MSRP |
| 7 | — | Rubicon $46,710 MSRP |
| 8 | — | Rubicon $51,135 MSRP |
| 9 | — | Sport RHD $50,390 MSRP |
| 10 | — | Sahara $51,410 MSRP |
| 11 | — | Rewind $51,535 MSRP |
| 12 | — | Rubicon X $56,560 MSRP |
| 13 | — | Rubicon X $61,230 MSRP |
| 14 | — | Willys 392 $69,995 MSRP |
| 15 | — | Moab 392 $79,995 MSRP |
Live inventory
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport4 for sale
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Used2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Base
Bronze•Beige141,561 mi$9,699McCarthy Hyundai of Topeka
Topeka, KS
Used2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
2.4L
Mineral Gray•gray115,571 mi$9,234Paramount Kia of Hickory
Hickory, NC
Used2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
2.0T Ultimate Auto
Mineral Gray•BLACK66,778 mi$17,411Hyundai of Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel, FL
- Used
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
2.4L
Sparkling Silver•Gray111,845 mi$11,517Rancho Santa Margarita Honda
Santa Margarita, CA
Jeep Wrangler1,082 for sale
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Used2019 Jeep Wrangler
Sport S
Bright White Clearcoat•black83,396 mi$19,900Countryside Pre-Owned
Jackson, GA
Used2025 Jeep Wrangler
Rubicon
Firecracker Red Clearcoat•black33,428 mi$35,900Countryside Pre-Owned
Jackson, GA
New2025 Jeep Wrangler
Sport S
Granite Crystal Metallic Clearcoat•Black10 mi$44,280Vallejo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Vallejo, CA
- New
2026 Jeep Wrangler
Rubicon
Granite Crystal Metallic Clearcoat•Black1 mi$55,905Vallejo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Vallejo, CA
New2026 Jeep Wrangler
Willys
mojito clearcoat•BlackN/A$42,655Vallejo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Vallejo, CA
New2026 Jeep Wrangler
Willys
Bright White Clearcoat•Black12 mi$44,555Vallejo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Vallejo, CA
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs Jeep Wrangler FAQ
- Which is better: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport or 2027 Jeep Wrangler?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs 2027 Jeep Wrangler on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport or 2027 Jeep Wrangler?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport starts lower at $24,950. Live Hyundai Santa Fe Sport listings start at $9,234. Live Jeep Wrangler listings start at $8,980.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport or 2027 Jeep Wrangler?
- The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (24,950).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport or 2027 Jeep Wrangler?
- The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
- Which has better horsepower: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport or 2027 Jeep Wrangler?
- The 2027 Jeep Wrangler leads on horsepower in this comparison (470).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs 2027 Jeep Wrangler?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (5/5 NHTSA overall).