2023 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

#4 in Mid-Size SUVs

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan

#18 in Mid-Size SUVs

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Calligraphy AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Santa Fe Calligraphy AWD	21	28	$41,686	$43,750
Santa Fe Calligraphy FWD	22	28	$40,067	$42,050
Santa Fe Limited AWD	21	28	$39,781	$41,750
Santa Fe Limited FWD	22	28	$38,162	$40,050
Santa Fe SE AWD	22	25	$28,494	$29,900
Santa Fe SE FWD	25	28	$26,875	$28,200
Santa Fe SEL AWD	22	25	$32,018	$33,600
Santa Fe SEL FWD	25	28	$30,399	$31,900
Santa Fe XRT AWD	22	25	$33,733	$35,400
Santa Fe XRT FWD	25	28	$32,113	$33,700

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Altitude 4x2

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Grand Cherokee Altitude 4x2	N/A	N/A	$37,968	$38,325
Grand Cherokee Altitude 4x4	N/A	N/A	$39,967	$40,325
Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x2	N/A	N/A	$37,968	$38,325
Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4	N/A	N/A	$39,967	$40,325
Grand Cherokee Limited 4x2	N/A	N/A	$43,160	$44,645
Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4	N/A	N/A	$45,120	$46,645
Grand Cherokee Overland 4x2	N/A	N/A	$52,180	$54,240
Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4	N/A	N/A	$54,140	$56,240
Grand Cherokee Summit 4x2	N/A	N/A	$55,997	$58,300
Grand Cherokee Summit 4x4	N/A	N/A	$57,957	$60,300
Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4x4	N/A	N/A	$57,957	$60,300
Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4	19	26	$52,255	$54,235

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2.0T S 4MOTION

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Tiguan 2.0T S 4MOTION	22	29	$26,871	$27,990
Tiguan 2.0T S FWD	23	30	$25,430	$26,490
Tiguan 2.0T SE 4MOTION	22	29	$30,354	$31,620
Tiguan 2.0T SE FWD	23	30	$28,915	$30,120
Tiguan 2.0T SE R-Line Black 4MOTION	21	28	$33,072	$34,450
Tiguan 2.0T SE R-Line Black FWD	23	30	$31,632	$32,950
Tiguan 2.0T SEL R-Line 4MOTION	21	28	$35,827	$37,320

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Invoice Price

$41,686

$37,968

$26,871

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$43,750

$38,325

$27,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$729 / month

$639 / month

$467 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.2

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6.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe crossover SUV posts great gas mileage and safety scores in Hybrid spec, but the Calligraphy edition will lure drivers who want real luxury, not near-luxury.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s iconic appeal evolves with more efficient engine options.

A tech infusion upgrades the 2022 Tiguan, while maintaining the compact crossover’s spacious cabin.

TCC Likes

A right-sized SUV
Big touchscreens and good interfaces
Efficient Hybrid powertrains

Plug-in hybrid option
Three engine options
7,200-lb towing capacity

Spacious cabin
Wireless smartphone connectivity
Digital gauge cluster

TCC Dislikes

Moderate base-engine power
Mediocre non-hybrid gas mileage
Busy details on a plain shape

Front end styling can be controversial
Front passenger screen?
Wagoneer or Grand Cherokee L?

Vague steering
Climate touch controls
Small third row

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

Coming Soon

22 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

Coming Soon

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Standard SUV 2WD

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

56.3

53.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

111.5

144.6

101.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

59.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

39.4

38.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

55.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

44.1

41.3

40.2

Front Hip Room (in)

57.5

57.4

54.5

Second Leg Room (in)

41.7

38.2

38.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.5

39.9

39.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.5

65.4

62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.2

8.4

7.6

Length, Overall (in)

188.4

193.5

186.1

Height, Overall (in)

66.3

70.8

66.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.8

65.4

61.9

Wheelbase (in)

108.9

116.7

109.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.8

77.5

72.4

Liftover Height (in)

32.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

36.4

37.7

37.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

36.4

37.7

37.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

72.1

70.8

73.4

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

13.9

13.4

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.8

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

37.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P255/45HR20

P265/50SR20

P215/65HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TLP

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/45HR20

P265/50SR20

P215/65HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

TLP

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

5000

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

6200

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

6200

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

500

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

620

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4076

4238

3856

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

17 X 7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

160

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

360

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

311 @ 1700

257 @ 4000

221 @ 1900

Engine Order Code

ERC

Displacement

2.5 L/152

3.6 L/220

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

277 @ 5800

293 @ 6400

184 @ 6000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

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

3.45

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.22

2.11

1.95

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

0.67

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

1.28

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.70

3.29

3.99

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.22

3.14

Trans Order Code

DFT

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.79

0.84

0.81

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.62

1.67

1.43

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

5.59

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Santa Fe

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Volkswagen Tiguan

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MOTION

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Multi-Link

Strut

Emissions

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

7.4

8.0

7.1

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

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2022 Grand Cherokee models arriving; 2021s sold out
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Rebates: Up to $3,000 off
Finance: From 0% APR

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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan

Refreshed 2022 Tiguan hard to find
Leases: No special offers this month
Rebates: Special offers for military, grads
Financing: From 4.51% APR for 60 months

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Pricing

Invoice Price

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

Monthly Payment Estimate

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

TCC’s Bottom Line

TCC Likes

TCC Dislikes

Fuel Economy

City

Highway

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

Height, Overall (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Liftover Height (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Tires

Front Tire Size

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Rear Wheel Size (in)

Front Wheel Material

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM