2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV vs. 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review

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2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe HEV

MSRP*: $37,200 to $49,050
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2024 Jeep
Grand Cherokee

MSRP*: $38,035 to $62,560
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MPG - City 35 - 36 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 34 - 35 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 79.6 ft3 70.8 ft3
Engine
  • 231-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 293-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 231 hp 293 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 6,200 lbs
Exterior Length 190.2 in 193.5 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 77.5 in
Leg Room Front 44.4 in
Rear 41.5 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 38.2 in
Head Room Front 40.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.6 in
Front 39.9 in
Rear 39.4 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV than in the Jeep Grand 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 Grand Cherokee.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV as you will with the Jeep Grand Cherokee, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV is much slimmer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has a lot less horsepower than the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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

Utility
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV offers greater seating capacity than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Jeep Grand Cherokee.