Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs Toyota FJ Cruiser
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Overview
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase | Toyota FJ CruiserBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | Base |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2018 | 2014 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase | Toyota FJ CruiserBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $24,950 (best) | $27,680 |
| Lowest listing price | $9,234 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $11,706 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $17,411 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 4 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase | Toyota FJ CruiserBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| City MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 17.4 gal | 19 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase | Toyota FJ CruiserBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 185 hp | 260 hp (best) |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 271 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.4 L | 4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase | Toyota FJ CruiserBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 71.5 cu ft (best) | 66.8 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs | 4,700 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 1,251 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | — | 4,079 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in (best) | 105.9 in |
| Length | 185 in (best) | 183.9 in |
| Width | 74 in | 75 in (best) |
| Height | 66.1 in | 71.3 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase | Toyota FJ CruiserBase |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 4 (best) | 5 |
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 | Toyota FJ Cruiser |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $24,950 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $27,680 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $26,500 MSRP | Base $28,860 MSRP |
| 3 | 2.0T $31,350 MSRP | Base $29,270 MSRP |
| 4 | 2.0T $32,900 MSRP | — |
| 5 | 2.0T Ultimate $35,650 MSRP | — |
| 6 | 2.0T Ultimate $37,200 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport4 for sale
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Used2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Base
Bronze•Beige141,561 mi$10,199McCarthy 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
Used2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
2.4L
Twilight Black•beige86,130 mi$13,213Sebring Toyota
Sebring, FL
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs Toyota FJ Cruiser FAQ
- Which is better: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport or 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
- 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.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport or 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
- The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (24,950).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport or 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
- The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
- Which has better horsepower: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport or 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
- The 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser leads on horsepower in this comparison (260).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport or 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
- The 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (4,700).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (5/5 NHTSA overall); Toyota FJ Cruiser (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).