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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota FJ Cruiser

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

Vehicles

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2027 Hyundai Santa Fe

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2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser

Overview

SpecHyundai Santa FeSEToyota FJ CruiserBase
Selected trimSEBase
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic5-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20272014

Pricing & market

SpecHyundai Santa FeSEToyota FJ CruiserBase
MSRP$35,300$27,680 (best)
Lowest listing price$14,955$12,031 (best)
Median listing price$39,982$17,732 (best)
Highest listing price$53,143$23,432 (best)
For sale now354 (best)2

Fuel economy & range

SpecHyundai Santa FeSEToyota FJ CruiserBase
Combined MPG24 MPG (best)18 MPG
City MPG20 MPG (best)16 MPG
Highway MPG29 MPG (best)20 MPG
Fuel tank17.7 gal19 gal (best)

Performance

SpecHyundai Santa FeSEToyota FJ CruiserBase
Horsepower277 hp (best)260 hp
Torque311 lb-ft (best)271 lb-ft
Engine size2.5 L4 L (best)
CylindersI4V6

Size & capability

SpecHyundai Santa FeSEToyota FJ CruiserBase
Seating7 seats (best)5 seats
Doors45 (best)
Cargo volume79.6 cu ft (best)66.8 cu ft
Towing capacity3,500 lbs4,700 lbs (best)
Payload1,251 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,343 lbs4,079 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7 in8.7 in (best)
Wheelbase110.8 in (best)105.9 in
Length190.2 in (best)183.9 in
Width74.8 in75 in (best)
Height67.7 in71.3 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecHyundai Santa FeSEToyota FJ CruiserBase
NHTSA overallNot Rated
Frontal crash (driver)Not Rated
Frontal crash (passenger)Not Rated
Side crash (driver)Not Rated
Side crash (passenger)Not Rated
Side poleNot Rated
Rollover3 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (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.

TrimHyundai Santa FeToyota FJ Cruiser
1

SE

$35,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Base

$27,680 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

SE

$37,100 MSRP

Base

$28,860 MSRP

3

SE Hybrid

$36,650 MSRP

Base

$29,270 MSRP

4

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

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota FJ Cruiser FAQ

Which is better: 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe 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: 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser starts lower at $27,680. Live Hyundai Santa Fe listings start at $14,955. Live Toyota FJ Cruiser listings start at $12,031.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
The 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (27,680).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (36).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe leads on horsepower in this comparison (277).
Which has better seats: 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe leads on seats in this comparison (7).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).