Head-to-head
2026 Hyundai Palisade vs 2026 Jeep Wagoneer
The Jeep Wagoneer wins clearly, 91.4 to 64.4, on fuel & range, safety.
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2026 Hyundai Palisade
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Palisade Hybrid FWD…
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The 2026 Jeep Wagoneer is sold in the U.S. as an electric large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Wagoneer S AWD (Falken tire)…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Jeep Wagoneer
Clear winThe Jeep Wagoneer wins clearly, 91.4 to 64.4, on fuel & range, safety.
Fuel & range 2026 Jeep Wagoneer leads by 60.5
Safety 2026 Jeep Wagoneer leads by 2
| Category · weight | 2026 Jeep Wagoneeroverall 91.4 | 2026 Hyundai Palisadeoverall 64.4 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 39.5 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 85 | 83 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 91.4 | 64.4 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Jeep Wagoneer
Jeep Wagoneer: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Hyundai Palisade: base trim SE FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer wins
- It is rated 93 combined against 34 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,150 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $1,950).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 85 against 83).
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
53 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Jeep Wagoneer | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $39,435 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | — | 6 |
| Engine displacement | — | 3,470 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 3.5L MPI + GDI DOHC 24-Valve V-Type 6-cylinder |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 287 hp |
| Torque | — | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 21 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 25 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.510 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 7.4 in |
| Overall height | — | 69.5 in |
| Overall length | — | 199 in |
| Overall width | — | 78 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 86.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 46.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | — | 19.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 181 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 41.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 40.7 in |
| Third-row headroom | — | 37.8 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 44.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 43 in |
| Third-row legroom | — | 32.1 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 4,575 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 4,420 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 6,327 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | MacPherson strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | — | Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion, column-mounted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 39.2 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 345 mm |
| Front brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 18 in |
| Wheel material | — | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 235/65 R18 106H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 19 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Bluelink |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 61.4 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 61 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 55.6 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
99 features · differences first, then sharedSafety37 differ · 37 listed
| Feature | Jeep Wagoneer | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control 2 (w/ Emergency Stop) | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist 2 | — | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger airbag (2) | — | std |
| Front (2) and 2nd row (2) side impact airbags | — | std |
| Front center airbag (1) | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist – HDA I | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist 2 | — | std |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go & Curve Control | — | std |
| Rear view monitor with parking guidance | — | std |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | — | std |
| 2x LATCH anchors & 3 tethers (for bench seat) in 2nd row; 2x LATCH & 3 tethers for 3rd row | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning | — | std |
| Front (2) and 2nd row (2) side impact airbags | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward and Reverse | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward and Reverse | — | std |
| Safe Exit Assist w/ rear door indicator | — | std |
| Trailer Sway Control | — | std |
| ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | — | std |
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning (Outside mirrors) | — | std |
| Driver Knee Airbag (1) | — | std |
| Electronic parking brake with Auto Vehicle Hold | — | std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) with traction control (TCS) and brake assist | — | std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) with traction control (TCS) and brake assist | — | std |
| Forward Attention Warning | — | std |
| High Beam Assist | — | std |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | — | std |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | — | std |
| Rear child safety locks | — | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert (door-logic system) | — | std |
| Seatbelt Pre-Tensioners and Load Limiters for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd row outboard seats | — | std |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | — | std |
| Vehicle stability management | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with individual tire indicator | — | std |
Infotainment13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Jeep Wagoneer | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wifi Hotspot | — | std |
| 12.3" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation | — | std |
| Alexa Built-in Voice Assistant | — | std |
| Bluelink® Connected Car System | — | std |
| Dynamic Voice Recognition | — | std |
| High Power USB-Cs: Two 1st row (2x USB-C Power) + Two 2nd row + Two 3rd row | — | std |
| In-Car Payment / Digital Features & Services | — | std |
| Multiple Device Connection (up to two devices) | — | std |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates | — | std |
| Panoramic curved dual 12.3-in displays | — | std |
| Passenger Talk In-car intercom | — | std |
| Rear Seat Quiet Mode | — | std |
| SiriusXM / HD Radio | — | std |
Convenience6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Jeep Wagoneer | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Proximity key entry with push button start | — | std |
| Remote engine start (on key fob) | — | std |
| Power window lock-out button | — | std |
| Remote release Hood | — | std |
| 12-volt outlet – 2 total: 1 Fr, 1 cargo | — | std |
| Power windows with safety front auto-down/up | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Jeep Wagoneer | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Zone automatic climate control w/auto defog | — | std |
| PTC Heater | — | std |
Seating7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Jeep Wagoneer | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Row – 60/40 split fold-flat seats with recline & adjustable head restraints | — | std |
| 6-way adjustable driver's seat | — | std |
| 3rd row 60/40 split-fold seats with ingress/egress handles | — | std |
| 6-way adjustable passenger seat | — | std |
| One-touch 2nd row seat slide for 3rd row access | — | std |
| Seating materials – Cloth | — | std |
| Tilting Walk-In Feature | — | std |
Interior10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Jeep Wagoneer | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2" Color multi-information display | — | std |
| Dashboard – Slush-molding | — | std |
| Dashboard – Wrapped, artificial leather | — | std |
| Door handles – Metal Paint | — | std |
| Front seat seatback pockets | — | std |
| Upper door panels / console armrest – Premium Soft Touch | — | std |
| Sunvisor – W/ illumination | — | std |
| Headliner/Pillar – Cloth | — | std |
| Sunvisor – W/ sliding function | — | std |
| Door storage pockets – Front and rear | — | std |
Exterior16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Jeep Wagoneer | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED headlights (Projector) | — | std |
| Acoustic side glass – Front | — | std |
| Acoustic windshield | — | std |
| Door handle welcome lights | — | std |
| LED center positioning light | — | std |
| LED daytime running lights | — | std |
| LED rear combination lamps/taillights | — | std |
| Outside mirrors – Heated | — | std |
| Shark-fin roof antenna | — | std |
| Automatic headlights | — | std |
| Privacy glass – Rear/quarter/back glass | — | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | — | std |
| Solar front glass – Front door, windshield | — | std |
| Compact Spare Tire / T155/90R18 | — | std |
| LED Roof-mounted center high-mount wide stop lamp | — | std |
| Rear spoiler – Wide Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor | — | std |
Powertrain3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Jeep Wagoneer | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| FWD | — | std |
| Drive Mode Select (Eco, Sport, & My Drive) – Dash-mounted button + toggle switch | — | std |
| Shift-by-Wire w/paddle shifters | — | std |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Jeep Wagoneer | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Rear suspension – Self-Leveling suspension | — | std |
Cargo4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Jeep Wagoneer | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tow Hitch | — | opt |
| TOW mode – Dash-mounted button | — | std |
| Cargo – Underfloor storage compartment | — | std |
| Trailering Package (trailer prewire, HD engine/trans coolers, sway control) | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPJeep Wagoneer
Safety Signal 85 B
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 2
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
- high Structure 26V141000 · 11,767 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V059000 · 456,287 vehicles
Hyundai Palisade
Safety Signal 83 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 3
Owner complaints 136 · 4 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Seats (50), Electrical System (34), Forward Collision Avoidance (19)
Top recalls
- high Seats 26V160000 · 61,307 vehicles
- moderate Seat Belts 26V169000 · 46,787 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 26V047000 · 41,651 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Jeep Wagoneer | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $39,435 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | $39,435 – $58,780 21 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Wagoneer S AWD (Falken tire) | Palisade Hybrid FWD Blue |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 93 | 34 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $800 | $1,950 |
| EV range | 294 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer or the 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
The Jeep Wagoneer wins clearly, 91.4 to 64.4, on fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer scores 91.4 and the 2026 Hyundai Palisade 64.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer or the 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
2026 Jeep Wagoneer: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 2 recalls. 2026 Hyundai Palisade: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 3 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer and the 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
Where the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer wins: it is rated 93 combined against 34 (EPA mpg or MPGe), costs $1,150 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $1,950), and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 85 against 83).