2023 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2024 Jeep Compass Review

Picture of the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

2023 Hyundai
Santa Fe

MSRP*: $28,750 to $44,300
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Picture of the 2024 Jeep Compass

2024 Jeep
Compass

MSRP*: $25,900 to $33,895
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MPG - City 21 - 25 MPG 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 28 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 72.1 ft3 59.8 ft3
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 277-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 200-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 277 hp 200 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 3,500 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 188.4 in 173.4 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 73.8 in
Leg Room Front 44.1 in
Rear 41.7 in
Front 41.8 in
Rear 38.3 in
Head Room Front 39.5 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.0 in
Front 39.2 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Santa Fe than in the Jeep Compass. The Hyundai Santa Fe will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Jeep Compass.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Santa Fe as you will with the Jeep Compass, 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). The Hyundai Santa Fe is somewhat more expensive than the Jeep Compass.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Santa Fe is a little wider than the Jeep Compass, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. If you go with the Hyundai Santa Fe, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Jeep Compass.

Handling
The Hyundai Santa Fe has a larger turning radius than the Jeep Compass, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

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

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Hyundai Santa Fe doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Jeep Compass.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Jeep Compass. The Hyundai Santa Fe has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Jeep Compass.