2023 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV vs. 2023 Jeep Cherokee Review

Picture of the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV

2023 Hyundai
Santa Fe HEV

MSRP*: $36,210 to $41,870
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2023 Jeep
Cherokee

MSRP*: $37,695 to $41,295
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MPG - City 33 - 36 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 31 MPG 26 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 72.1 ft3 54.7 ft3
Engine
  • 226-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 180-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 270-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 226 hp 180 - 270 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 188.4 in 182.9 - 183.1 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 73.2 - 74.9 in
Leg Room Front 44.1 in
Rear 40.8 in
Front 41.1 in
Rear 40.3 in
Head Room Front 39.5 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.0 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 38.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Jeep Cherokee. The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Jeep Cherokee.

Convenience
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Jeep Cherokee, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV is somewhat more expensive than the Jeep Cherokee.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV is much wider than the Jeep Cherokee, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, which is slightly longer than the Jeep Cherokee.

Handling
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has the same turning radius as the Jeep Cherokee, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV will do just as well as the Jeep Cherokee, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has a little more horsepower than the Jeep Cherokee.

Powertrain
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has much lower torque than the Jeep Cherokee, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV and the Jeep Cherokee. With the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Jeep Cherokee.