Hyundai SANTA FE vs. Jeep Patriot
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai SANTA FE and Jeep Patriot 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 Hyundai SANTA FE and the Jeep Patriot.
In comparing the Hyundai SANTA FE's and the Jeep Patriot's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SANTA FE has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Jeep Patriot has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai SANTA FE's and the Jeep Patriot's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2017 Hyundai SANTA FE ranges from $11,297 to $22,768 while a used 2017 Jeep Patriot is priced between $7,999 to $17,820.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai SANTA FE’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the Jeep Patriot base engine makes 158 horsepower. The SANTA FE is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 470 miles. The Patriot is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 408 miles.This gives the Jeep Patriot the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Hyundai SANTA FE the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai SANTA FE has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Jeep Patriot has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Hyundai SANTA FE has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$30,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$29,141
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$21,195 - $34,210
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$18,040
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$20,471
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$17,995 - $26,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$17,002
Price Range:
$11,297 - $22,768
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$19,906
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$12,544 - $29,613
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
285
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
102,652
# Good or Great Deals:
138
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$13,077
Price Range:
$7,999 - $17,820
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$15,286
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$12,850 - $18,325
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
233
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
95,972
# Good or Great Deals:
117
Hyundai SANTA FE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Jeep Patriot Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SANTA FE
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 6.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
20.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Patriot
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
5.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.9 - 7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
8.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 10.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.8 - 4.1
Hyundai SANTA FE Rankings
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50 out of / 67Jeep Patriot Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Hyundai SANTA FE Trim Levels
Limited, Limited Ultimate, SE, SE Ultimate
Jeep Patriot Trim Levels
High Altitude, Latitude, Sport, Sport 75th Anniversary, Sport SE
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 / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
252 foot-lbs @ 5200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
158 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
141 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 470 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 30 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
313 / 408 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
80 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
160.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
23 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
127.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4026 lbs
Width:
74.2 inches
Height:
66.5 inches
Length:
193.1 inches
Wheelbase:
110.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3136 lbs
Width:
69.2 inches
Height:
65.5 inches
Length:
173.8 inches
Wheelbase:
103.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/70R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Becketts Black / Night Sky Pearl
Blue
Storm Blue
Brown
Java Espresso
Gray
Iron Frost
Red
Regal Red Pearl
Silver
Circuit Silver
White
Monaco White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Blue
True Blue Pearl Coat
Brown
Mojave Sand Clear Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Gray
Dark Slate Gray / Dark Slate Gray/Light Pebble Beige
