2012 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz and 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz and the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
When we compare the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz's and the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee's specifications and ratings, the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and interior volume. The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2012 Hyundai Veracruz and 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz's and the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee's specifications and ratings, the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz is a better car than the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Pricing: A used 2012 Hyundai Veracruz ranges from $4,539 to $11,960 while a used 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is priced between $5,945 to $16,243.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz’s base engine makes 260 horsepower, and the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee base engine makes 290 horsepower. Both the Veracruz and the Grand Cherokee are rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 453 and 566 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2012 Hyundai Veracruz has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the advantage in the areas of rear leg room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee has an average safety rating of 4.84 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
28345
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
26995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
27219
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
18995 - 32835
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
8383
Price Range:
4539 - 11960
Category Avg Price:
N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
11
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
149661
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
10170
Price Range:
5945 - 16243
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
10014
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
6772 - 17705
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
341
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
142823
# Good or Great Deals:
106
Hyundai Veracruz Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Jeep Grand Cherokee Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
8.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2012 Hyundai Veracruz
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.889241878981059
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.45215492848699
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.4 - 13.4
Hyundai Veracruz Rankings
Not yet available
Jeep Grand Cherokee Rankings
Ranking
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3 out of / 66Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
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17 out of / 66Ranking
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25 out of / 31Ranking
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27 out of / 54Ranking
27 out of / 31Ranking
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62 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2012 Hyundai Veracruz Trim Levels
GLS, Limited
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trim Levels
Altitude, Laredo, Laredo X, Limited, Overland, Overland Summit, SRT8
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.84 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
260 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
257 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 22 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 453 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
418 / 566 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.2 inches
Cargo Space:
13.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
86.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
164 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58 inches
Cargo Space:
35.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
140.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4266 lbs
Width:
76.6 inches
Height:
71.1 inches
Length:
190.6 inches
Wheelbase:
110.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4470 lbs
Width:
84.8 inches
Height:
69.4 inches
Length:
189.8 inches
Wheelbase:
114.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/70R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Noir Pearl
Blue
Athens Blue / Marine Blue
Brown
Sahara Bronze
Gray
Boulder Gray
Silver
Shimmering Silver
White
Stone White
Gold
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
True Blue Pearl Coat / Winter Chill Pearl Coat
Brown
Not available
Gray
Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat / Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Stone White Clear Coat
Gold
White Gold Clear Coat
Green
Black Forest Green Pearl Coat
Red
Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Gray
Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Gray
Dark Graystone/Medium Graystone
Black
Black
