Hyundai Santa Fe vs Jeep Cherokee (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,005

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Santa Fe Hybrid SE FWD vs Cherokee 4x4
Measure	Santa Fe	Cherokee	Winner
MSRP + destination	$38,000	$36,995	Cherokee
Horsepower	231 hp	210 hp	Santa Fe
Torque	195 lb-ft to 271 lb-ft	221 lb-ft to 230 lb-ft	N/A
MPG combined	36 mpg	37 mpg	Cherokee
Cargo, max	79.6 cu ft	68.3 cu ft	Santa Fe
Cargo, seats up	14.6 cu ft	33.6 cu ft	Cherokee
Rear legroom	41.5 in	38.5 in	Santa Fe
Front legroom	44.4 in	41.3 in	Santa Fe
Length	190.2 in	188.1 in	Not scored
Width	74.8 in	74.7 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,431 lb	4,295 lb	Not scored
Towing	2,000 lb	3,500 lb	Cherokee
Seats	7	5	Santa Fe
Ground clearance	7.0 in	8.0 in	Cherokee
0-60 mph	8.0 s estimate	7.7 s estimate	Cherokee
Basic warranty	5 yr / 60,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	Santa Fe

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Santa Fe Hybrid SE FWD $36,400	Cherokee 4x4 $35,000	$1,400
Cherokee 4x4 $35,000	Santa Fe SE FWD $35,050	$50

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Cherokee costs $1,178 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Cherokee wins.

Santa Fe wins if Towing weight is 2 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.