2021 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe

#2 in Mid-Size SUVs

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

#6 in Mid-Size SUVs

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Calligraphy AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Santa Fe Calligraphy AWD	21	28	$40,257	$42,250
Santa Fe Calligraphy FWD	22	28	$38,828	$40,750
Santa Fe Limited AWD	21	28	$38,543	$40,450
Santa Fe Limited FWD	22	28	$36,923	$38,750
Santa Fe SE AWD	22	25	$27,351	$28,700
Santa Fe SE FWD	25	28	$25,732	$27,000
Santa Fe SEL AWD	22	25	$29,065	$30,500
Santa Fe SEL FWD	25	28	$27,446	$28,800

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80th Anniversary 4x2

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Grand Cherokee 80th Anniversary 4x2	19	26	$39,693	$41,150
Grand Cherokee 80th Anniversary 4x4	18	25	$41,668	$43,150
Grand Cherokee Freedom 4x2	19	26	$32,938	$33,275
Grand Cherokee Freedom 4x4	18	25	$35,239	$35,575
Grand Cherokee High Altitude 4x2	19	26	$45,871	$47,725
Grand Cherokee High Altitude 4x4	18	25	$48,786	$50,725
Grand Cherokee Laredo E 4x2	19	26	$32,938	$33,275
Grand Cherokee Laredo E 4x4	18	25	$35,239	$35,575
Grand Cherokee Laredo X 4x2	19	26	$32,938	$33,275
Grand Cherokee Laredo X 4x4	18	25	$35,239	$35,575
Grand Cherokee Limited 4x2	19	26	$39,693	$41,150
Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4	18	25	$41,668	$43,150
Grand Cherokee Limited X 4x2	19	26	$39,693	$41,150
Grand Cherokee Limited X 4x4	18	25	$41,668	$43,150
Grand Cherokee Overland 4x2	19	26	$45,871	$47,725
Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4	18	25	$48,786	$50,725
Grand Cherokee SRT 4x4	13	19	$67,640	$70,290
Grand Cherokee Summit 4x2	19	26	$51,525	$53,740
Grand Cherokee Summit 4x4	18	25	$54,440	$56,740
Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 4x4	11	17	$84,938	$88,890
Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4	18	25	$44,676	$46,350

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$40,257

$39,693

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,250

$41,150

Monthly Payment Estimate

$704 / month

$686 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe makes premium gains with hybrid and turbo-4 power and a Palisade-like interior.

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L performs on road and off, has lots of space, and competes with luxury brands in its top models.

TCC Likes

Larger standard and available touchscreens
Hybrid models
Potent powertrains

Strong engines
Iconic design
Very comfortable

TCC Dislikes

Moderate base-engine power
Middling fuel economy (except Hybrid)
Busy body

Pricey
V-8 is thirsty
No hybrid...yet

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Standard SUV 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

56.3

56.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

111.5

105.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

58.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

39.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

44.1

40.3

Front Hip Room (in)

57.5

Second Leg Room (in)

41.7

38.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.5

39.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.8

63.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.2

8.6

Length, Overall (in)

188.4

189.8

Height, Overall (in)

66.3

69.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.2

64.1

Wheelbase (in)

108.9

114.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.8

76.5

Liftover Height (in)

32.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

36.4

36.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

36.4

36.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

72.1

68.3

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

13.8

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.8

24.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.5

37.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P265/50TR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TKY

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P265/50TR20

Rear Tire Order Code

TKY

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4076

4576

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

20 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

20 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

311 @ 1700

260 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

ERC

Displacement

2.5 L/152

3.6 L/220

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

277 @ 5800

293 @ 6400

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.32

3.27

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.22

2.11

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

0.67

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.70

3.29

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.22

3.14

Trans Order Code

DFT

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.79

0.84

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.62

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.43

4.71

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Santa Fe

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Short And Long Arm

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Short And Long Arm

Emissions

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

7.3

8.4

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

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe

2021 Santa Fe is here; 2022s coming soon
Lease: From $209 per month
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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2021 Grand Cherokee L arriving; best deals on 2-row
Lease: From $249 for 36 months
Rebates: Up to $4,000 off MSRP
Finance: From 0% APR for 48 months + up to $3,250 bonus

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