Head-to-head
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2027 Jeep Wrangler
The Hyundai Santa Fe wins clearly, 98.7 to 76.1, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo.
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2027 Hyundai Santa Fe
The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Santa Fe Hybrid F…
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A2027 Jeep Wrangler
The 2027 Jeep Wrangler is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Wrangler 2dr 4WD, is EPA-rated …
Verdict · default weights
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe
Clear winThe Hyundai Santa Fe wins clearly, 98.7 to 76.1, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo.
Fuel & range 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe leads by 42
Safety 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe leads by 22.6
Space & cargo 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe leads by 15.9
| Category · weight | 2027 Hyundai Santa Feoverall 98.7 | 2027 Jeep Wrangleroverall 76.1 | |||||||||||||||
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| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 58 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 77.4 | |||||||||||||||
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 & cargow 2 | 96.8 | 80.9 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 96 | 95.9 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 98.7 | 76.1 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Hyundai Santa Fe: base trim SE FWD · Jeep Wrangler: base trim Sport 2-door 4WD. 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 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe wins
- It lists 31 standard driver-assist features against 3.
- It costs $1,350 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,850 against $3,200).
- It is rated 36 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2027 Jeep Wrangler answers
- It gives rear passengers 35.7 in of legroom against 30.
- It carries 142 hp per ton against 128.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
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 | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $35,300 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2,497 cc | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Smartstream 2.5L Turbo GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder | 3.6-liter Pentastar 60-degree V-type liquid-cooled |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 277 hp | 285 hp |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 24 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.510 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic | manual |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7 in | 9.7 in |
| Overall height | 67.7 in | 73.6 in |
| Overall length | 190 in | 167 in |
| Overall width | 74.8 in | 73.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in | 96.8 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 79.6 cu-ft | 72.4 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 40.5 cu-ft | 31.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 14.6 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 167 cu-ft | 104 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 | 4 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 41.1 in | 40.8 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.6 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | 37.7 in | 40.3 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | 42.3 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | 30 in | 35.7 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,343 lbs | 4,003 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,343 lbs | 4,003 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,534 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with coil springs | Solid axle, link coil, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks | Solid axle, link coil, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS), rack and pinion, column-mounted | Electro-hydraulic power |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 37.9 ft | 32.7 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 325 mm | 330 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | vented rotor |
| Parking brake type | Electric with Auto Vehicle Hold | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | 328 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid rotor |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/60 R18 | P245/75R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.7 gal | 17.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Blue Link | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 59.5 in | 55.8 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 58.1 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | 53.5 in | 57.7 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
88 features · differences first, then sharedSafety28 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Start | std | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction-Turning Detection | std | — |
| Lane Following Assist 2 | std | — |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | — |
| 1st Row seat side airbags (2) | std | — |
| Driver advanced front airbag / Passenger advanced front airbag | std | — |
| Lane Keep Assist | std | — |
| Rear View Camera | std | — |
| Roof-mounted Side-curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensors | std | — |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | std | — |
| Driver Attention Alert including Hands-off Detection | std | — |
| Park Distance Warning – Forward (PDW - F) | std | — |
| Park Distance Warning – Reverse (PDW - R) | std | — |
| Rear side airbag / 2nd Row seat side airbags (2) | std | — |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) | std | — |
| Trailer Sway Control | std | — |
| Automatic on/off headlights with High Beam Assist | std | — |
| Burglar Alarm | std | — |
| Driver's knee airbag | std | — |
| Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Vehicle Hold | std | — |
| Hill Assist Control | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (ROA, door-logic only type) | std | — |
| Roof-mounted Side-curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensors | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System with Individual Tire Pressure Indicator | std | — |
| All-speed Traction Control | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control | std | std |
| Four-wheel Anti-lock Brakes | std | std |
Infotainment10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3" ccNC Lite AVT Head Unit (Non-Navigation) | std | — |
| Blue Link® Connected Car System | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Hands-free with Wireless Audio Streaming | std | — |
| Front high-power USB Charge Ports (2) / Rear USB Charge Ports (2) | std | — |
| HD Radio® | std | — |
| Over-The-Air (OTA) updating compatibility | std | — |
| Rear Seat Quiet Mode | std | — |
| SHIFTRONIC® manual shift paddle shifters | std | — |
| SiriusXM® | std | — |
| Steering-wheel Audio, Cruise and Phone Controls | std | — |
Convenience5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-free Power Liftgate with Hands Free-Auto Open | std | — |
| Proximity Key System with Push Button Start | std | — |
| Proximity Key System with remote engine start (on key fob) | std | — |
| Power Door and Liftgate Locks | std | — |
| 12-volt Power Outlet | std | — |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual FATC with Touch Segment LCD | std | — |
Seating5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 6-way Manual Adjust Driver and Passenger Seat | std | — |
| 2-way Lumbar Support (Driver's seat power aircell type) | std | — |
| 3rd row seating with Room Lamp | std | — |
| 60/40 split second row fold-flat seats with Recline and Center Armrest | std | — |
| YES Essentials® Stain-resistant Cloth Seats | std | — |
Interior9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2" TFT Color LCD Multi-information Display | std | — |
| Bi-directional Center Console Armrest with Two-Level Storage Compartment | std | — |
| Interior Lights, Map lights and Cargo-area Light (LED) | std | — |
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | std | — |
| Tilt-and-Telescopic Steering Wheel | std | — |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors with Extensions | std | — |
| Manual day/night inside rearview mirror | std | — |
| Cloth headliner | std | — |
| Trip odometer | std | — |
Exterior14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Full LED Projector Headlights with LED Headlight Accents | std | — |
| 18" Alloy Wheels (black machine finished / hyper silver) | std | — |
| Acoustic Windshield and Front Side Glass | std | — |
| Heated Side Mirrors | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | — |
| LED Taillights | std | — |
| Low Gloss Black-painted steel wheels, 17 x 7.5 in. | — | std |
| P245/75R17 on/off-road black sidewall tires (Nexen Roadian HTX2) | — | std |
| Rear quarter glass Privacy | std | — |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | — |
| Solar Front Glass | std | — |
| Solar Front Glass and Privacy Rear Glass | std | — |
| Bodycolor Rear Spoiler | std | — |
| Temporary Compact Spare Tire | std | — |
Powertrain9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Front-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| 3.6-Liter Pentastar V-6 Engine (285 hp) | — | std |
| 850RE Automatic Eight-Speed Overdrive Transmission | — | std |
| D478 Manual Six-Speed with Overdrive Transmission | — | std |
| Drive Mode Select (Normal, Sport, My Drive) | std | — |
| Engine Stop-Start (ESS) | — | std |
| Idle Stop & Go | std | — |
| NV241 Command-Trac Transfer Case (part-time, 2.72:1 low range) | — | std |
| Shift-By-Wire to maximize interior design creativity & storage | std | — |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Electro-hydraulic power steering | — | std |
| High-pressure gas-charged monotube shock absorbers | — | std |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer Prep Package (Pre-wiring) | std | — |
| Underfloor storage tray | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHyundai Santa Fe
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (1), Engine (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Jeep Wrangler
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35,300 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $35,300 – $50,750 21 trims | — 11 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Santa Fe Hybrid FWD | Wrangler 2dr 4WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 36 | 21 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,850 | $3,200 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe or the 2027 Jeep Wrangler?
The Hyundai Santa Fe wins clearly, 98.7 to 76.1, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe scores 98.7 and the 2027 Jeep Wrangler 76.1. 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 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe or the 2027 Jeep Wrangler?
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Jeep Wrangler: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 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 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe and the 2027 Jeep Wrangler?
Where the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe wins: it lists 31 standard driver-assist features against 3, costs $1,350 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,850 against $3,200), and is rated 36 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2027 Jeep Wrangler answers: it gives rear passengers 35.7 in of legroom against 30 and carries 142 hp per ton against 128. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.