2019 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2019 Jeep Cherokee

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

2019 Jeep Cherokee

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Limited 2.0T Automatic AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Santa Fe Limited 2.0T Automatic AWD	19	24	$34,160	$35,900
Santa Fe Limited 2.0T Automatic FWD	20	25	$32,562	$34,200
Santa Fe Limited 2.4L Automatic AWD	21	27	$32,656	$34,300
Santa Fe Limited 2.4L Automatic FWD	22	29	$31,058	$32,600
Santa Fe SE 2.4L Automatic AWD	21	27	$26,355	$27,450
Santa Fe SE 2.4L Automatic FWD	22	29	$24,749	$25,750
Santa Fe SEL 2.4L Automatic AWD	21	27	$27,956	$29,300
Santa Fe SEL 2.4L Automatic FWD	22	29	$26,358	$27,600
Santa Fe SEL Plus 2.4L Automatic AWD	21	27	$30,024	$31,500
Santa Fe SEL Plus 2.4L Automatic FWD	22	29	$28,426	$29,800
Santa Fe Ultimate 2.0T Automatic AWD	19	24	$36,886	$38,800
Santa Fe Ultimate 2.0T Automatic FWD	20	25	$35,288	$37,100
Santa Fe Ultimate 2.4L Automatic AWD	21	27	$35,335	$37,150
Santa Fe Ultimate 2.4L Automatic FWD	22	29	$33,737	$35,450
Santa Fe XL Limited Ultimate AWD	17	22	$38,875	$41,400
Santa Fe XL Limited Ultimate FWD	18	23	$37,250	$39,650
Santa Fe XL SE AWD	18	24	$31,119	$32,700
Santa Fe XL SE FWD	18	25	$29,477	$30,950

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Altitude 4x4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cherokee Altitude 4x4	21	29	$28,369	$28,895
Cherokee Altitude FWD	22	31	$26,889	$27,395
Cherokee High Altitude 4x4	19	27	$33,821	$34,695
Cherokee High Altitude FWD	23	31	$30,701	$31,450
Cherokee Latitude 4x4	21	29	$26,424	$26,545
Cherokee Latitude FWD	22	31	$24,929	$25,045
Cherokee Latitude Plus 4x4	21	29	$28,369	$28,895
Cherokee Latitude Plus FWD	22	31	$26,889	$27,395
Cherokee Limited 4x4	19	27	$33,821	$34,695
Cherokee Limited FWD	22	31	$30,701	$31,450
Cherokee Overland 4x4	19	27	$37,393	$38,495
Cherokee Overland FWD	20	29	$35,913	$36,995
Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4	18	24	$33,351	$34,195
Cherokee Trailhawk Elite 4x4	18	24	$33,351	$34,195
Cherokee Upland 4x4	19	27	$26,424	$26,545

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$34,160

$28,369

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$35,900

$28,895

Monthly Payment Estimate

$598 / month

$482 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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5.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is a convincing crossover SUV with room for families and cargo.

The 2019 Jeep Cherokee appeals for its adventurous side, but it isn’t as roomy as rivals.

TCC Likes

Smooth ride
Compelling value trims with plenty of features
Standard active safety features

Lovely cabin trim
Very good front seats
Trailhawk off-road skills

TCC Dislikes

No available options from the factory
8-speed automatic could use a finishing touch
Average fuel economy

Some styling is derivative
Fuel economy is just okay
9-speed’s occasional hiccups

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

110.7

128

Second Hip Room (in)

56.3

49.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

57.6

Second Head Room (in)

37.9

38.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

55.1

Front Leg Room (in)

44.1

41.1

Front Hip Room (in)

57.5

53.8

Second Leg Room (in)

40.9

40.3

Front Head Room (in)

41.2

39.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.1

62.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.3

Length, Overall (in)

187.8

182

Height, Overall (in)

67.1

66.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.5

63.1

Wheelbase (in)

108.9

106.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.4

73.2

Liftover Height (in)

30.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

35.9

25.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

35.9

25.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

71.3

54.7

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

30.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

36.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

41.4

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.8

15.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.5

37.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P225/60TR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TWS

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P225/60TR18

Rear Tire Order Code

TWS

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4063

3875

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

18 X 7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

160

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

700

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 1450

171 @ 4600

Engine Order Code

EDE

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.4 L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

235 @ 6000

180 @ 6400

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.81

4.71

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.51

3.73

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.86

1.91

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

0.58

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42

3.81

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.90

2.84

Trans Order Code

DFH

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

0.70

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

1.38

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.81

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Santa Fe

Jeep Cherokee

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.4

7.3

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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