Hyundai Santa Fe vs Jeep Cherokee

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

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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

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Overview

Spec	Hyundai Santa FeSE	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Selected trim	SE	4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	all wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	hybrid
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Hyundai Santa FeSE	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)
MSRP	$34,800 (best)	$35,000
Lowest listing price	—	$37,475 (best)
Median listing price	—	$38,675 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$40,775 (best)
For sale now	0	10 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Hyundai Santa FeSE	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Combined MPG	24 MPG	37 MPG (best)
City MPG	20 MPG	39 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	29 MPG	35 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	17.7 gal (best)	13.7 gal

Performance

Spec	Hyundai Santa FeSE	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Horsepower	277 hp (best)	177 hp
Torque	311 lb-ft (best)	221 lb-ft
Engine size	2.5 L (best)	1.6 L
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Hyundai Santa FeSE	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Seating	7 seats (best)	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	79.6 cu ft (best)	68.3 cu ft
Towing capacity	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs
Payload	—	850 lbs (best)
Curb weight	4,343 lbs	4,295 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	7 in	8 in (best)
Wheelbase	110.8 in	113 in (best)
Length	190.2 in (best)	188.1 in
Width	74.8 in (best)	74.7 in
Height	67.7 in (best)	67.5 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Hyundai Santa FeSE	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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)	None reported (best)	2

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	Jeep Cherokee
1	SE $34,800 MSRP(Currently comparing)	4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT) $35,000 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	SE $36,600 MSRP	Laredo $38,000 MSRP
3	SE Hybrid $36,150 MSRP	Limited $40,000 MSRP
4	SE Hybrid $37,950 MSRP	Limited Altitude $40,595 MSRP
5	SEL $37,340 MSRP	85th Anniversary Edition $40,905 MSRP
6	SEL $39,140 MSRP	Overland $43,000 MSRP
7	SEL Hybrid $38,440 MSRP	—
8	SEL Hybrid $40,240 MSRP	—
9	XRT $41,790 MSRP	—
10	Limited $44,350 MSRP	—
11	Limited $46,150 MSRP	—
12	Limited Hybrid $45,450 MSRP	—
13	Limited Hybrid $47,250 MSRP	—
14	Calligraphy $47,350 MSRP	—
15	Calligraphy $49,150 MSRP	—
16	Calligraphy Hybrid $48,450 MSRP	—
17	Calligraphy Hybrid $50,250 MSRP	—

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