2021 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Calligraphy AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Santa Fe Calligraphy AWD	21	28	$40,114	$42,100
Santa Fe Limited AWD	21	28	$38,400	$40,300
Santa Fe Limited FWD	22	28	$36,781	$38,600
Santa Fe SE AWD	22	25	$27,208	$28,550
Santa Fe SE FWD	25	28	$25,589	$26,850
Santa Fe SEL AWD	22	25	$28,922	$30,350
Santa Fe SEL FWD	25	28	$27,303	$28,650

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80th Anniversary 4x2

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Grand Cherokee 80th Anniversary 4x2	19	26	$38,963	$40,375
Grand Cherokee 80th Anniversary 4x4	18	25	$40,938	$42,375
Grand Cherokee High Altitude 4x2	19	26	$45,109	$46,915
Grand Cherokee High Altitude 4x4	18	25	$48,024	$49,915
Grand Cherokee Laredo E 4x2	19	26	$32,236	$32,545
Grand Cherokee Laredo E 4x4	18	25	$34,538	$34,845
Grand Cherokee Laredo X 4x2	19	26	$32,236	$32,545
Grand Cherokee Laredo X 4x4	18	25	$34,538	$34,845
Grand Cherokee Limited 4x2	19	26	$38,963	$40,375
Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4	18	25	$40,938	$42,375
Grand Cherokee Limited X 4x2	19	26	$38,963	$40,375
Grand Cherokee Limited X 4x4	18	25	$40,938	$42,375
Grand Cherokee Overland 4x2	19	26	$45,109	$46,915
Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4	18	25	$48,024	$49,915
Grand Cherokee SRT 4x4	13	19	$66,780	$69,365
Grand Cherokee Summit 4x2	19	26	$50,749	$52,915
Grand Cherokee Summit 4x4	18	25	$53,664	$55,915
Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 4x4	11	17	$83,990	$87,870
Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4	18	25	$43,946	$45,575

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$40,114

$38,963

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,100

$40,375

Monthly Payment Estimate

$702 / month

$673 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe pushes efficiency with a new hybrid model.

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee is an icon for its capability and customization.

TCC Likes

Larger standard and available touchscreens
Hybrid and plug-in hybrid models
More efficient, potent powertrains

Great powertrains
Iconic looks
Superlative comfort

TCC Dislikes

Expected price increase
Calligraphy edges into Genesis turf
Unknown standard features

Expensive in top trims
Thirsty V-8 engines
No hybrids

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Standard SUV 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

57.5

Second Leg Room (in)

41.7

38.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.5

39.9

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

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.2

64.1

Wheelbase (in)

108.9

114.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.8

76.5

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

Liftover Height (in)

32.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

72.1

68.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

36.4

36.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

36.4

36.3

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

13.8

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

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

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P265/50TR20

Rear Tire Order Code

TKY

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P265/50TR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TKY

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4076

4576

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

20 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear 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

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

311 @ 3500

260 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

ERC

Displacement

2.5 L/152

3.6 L/220

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

277 @ 6000

293 @ 6400

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

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

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

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

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Santa Fe

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Short And Long Arm

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Short And Long Arm

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

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 Hyundai Santa Fe arriving; 2020s available
Lease: From $189 per month on 2020s
Rebate: Up to $2,000 cash on 2020s
Finance: 0.0% APR + $1,000 on 2020s

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