Hyundai vs. Jeep
When comparing the Hyundai brand to the Jeep brand, Hyundai has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, overall quality, safety and variety of models offered. Jeep has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity, reliability, retained value and vehicle rankings.
Hyundai versus Jeep: Pricing and Value
Analyzing Hyundai versus Jeep pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Hyundai in 7 out of 10 vehicle comparisons. Hyundai also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 6 out of 10 comparisons. Jeep models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 7 out of 8 comparisons.
Hyundai versus Jeep: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity
Jeep vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 9 out of 10 model comparisons, with Hyundai offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Hyundai offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Jeep offers a greater towing capacity in 6 out of 6 comparisons.
Hyundai versus Jeep: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings
A comparison of Hyundai versus Jeep overall quality ratings shows Hyundai with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Jeep has the advantage in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Hyundai has better safety ratings in 8 out of 10 comparisons. Hyundai and Jeep tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Jeep shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 8 comparisons. Hyundai shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 8 comparisons, and Hyundai and Jeep tie over 3 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings
Hyundai has better car rankings in 3 categories: Hyundai SANTA FE in Best Crossover SUVs, Hyundai TUCSON in Best Small SUVs, and Hyundai KONA in Best Subcompact SUVs. Jeep has better car rankings in 2 categories: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in Best 5-seater SUVs and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in Best Midsize SUVs.
Most Reliable Car Rankings
Jeep has better car rankings in 4 categories: Jeep Grand Cherokee in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Jeep Grand Cherokee in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Jeep Cherokee in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Jeep Compass in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs.
Safest Car Rankings
Hyundai has better car rankings in 3 categories: Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest Crossover SUVs, Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Hyundai PALISADE in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows. Jeep has the better car ranking in 1 category: Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid) in Safest Hybrid SUVs.
Best Resale Value Rankings
Hyundai has better car rankings in 4 categories: Hyundai KONA in Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid in Hybrid Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, Hyundai TUCSON in Small SUVs with Best Resale Value, and Hyundai KONA in Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value. Jeep has better car rankings in 7 categories: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in 5-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value, Jeep Grand Cherokee L in 6-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (Plug-in Hybrid) in Hybrid Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (Plug-in Hybrid) in Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (Plug-in Hybrid) in Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with Best Resale Value, and Jeep Grand Cherokee L in SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Hyundai has better car rankings in 3 categories: Hyundai TUCSON in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Hyundai SANTA FE in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, and Hyundai TUCSON in Best Small SUVs for the Money.
Available Body Styles
Hyundai offers 12 SUVs, 7 sedans, 1 coupe, and 2 hatchbacks. In comparison, Jeep offers only 15 SUVs.
Drivetrain Options
Hyundai offers 12 gasoline vehicles, 5 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. Jeep offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 1 diesel, and 3 plug-in hybrids.
Hyundai offers 11 all-wheel-drive models, 17 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Jeep offers .
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
$26,106 - $34,987
Hyundai KONA
$26,106 - $34,987
Hyundai VENUE
$22,014 - $24,904
Hyundai VENUE
$22,014 - $24,904
Hyundai TUCSON
$29,320 - $40,019
Hyundai PALISADE
$43,621 - $55,893
Hyundai PALISADE
$43,621 - $55,893
Hyundai PALISADE
$43,621 - $55,893
Hyundai SANTA FE
$30,562 - $46,310
Hyundai SANTA FE
$30,562 - $46,310
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Jeep Renegade
$26,075 - $36,421
Jeep Compass
$30,580 - $43,935
Jeep Compass
$30,580 - $43,935
Jeep Renegade
$26,075 - $36,421
Jeep Cherokee
$34,785 - $44,920
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$44,830 - $75,556
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
$36,702 - $55,749
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$42,920 - $70,053
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$42,920 - $70,053
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
$36,702 - $55,749
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
$25,686 - $34,546
Hyundai KONA
$25,686 - $34,546
Hyundai VENUE
$19,988 - $25,675
Hyundai VENUE
$19,988 - $25,675
Hyundai TUCSON
$28,715 - $40,257
Hyundai PALISADE
$44,233 - $56,294
Hyundai PALISADE
$44,233 - $56,294
Hyundai PALISADE
$44,233 - $56,294
Hyundai SANTA FE
$27,795 - $41,994
Hyundai SANTA FE
$27,795 - $41,994
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Jeep Renegade
$25,164 - $34,995
Jeep Compass
$29,590 - $42,510
Jeep Compass
$29,590 - $42,510
Jeep Renegade
$25,164 - $34,995
Jeep Cherokee
$33,775 - $43,697
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$43,015 - $70,960
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
$29,876 - $40,993
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$39,554 - $64,774
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$39,554 - $64,774
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
$29,876 - $40,993
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
43.3%
Hyundai KONA
43.3%
Hyundai VENUE
43.3%
Hyundai VENUE
43.3%
Hyundai TUCSON
41.6%
Hyundai PALISADE
48.2%
Hyundai PALISADE
48.2%
Hyundai PALISADE
48.2%
Hyundai SANTA FE
50%
Hyundai SANTA FE
50%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Jeep Renegade
34.4%
Jeep Compass
43.2%
Jeep Compass
43.2%
Jeep Renegade
34.4%
Jeep Cherokee
41.7%
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
34.9%
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Cherokee
42.5%
Jeep Grand Cherokee
42.5%
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
Not Yet Available
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
147 hp / 132 foot-lbs
Hyundai KONA
147 hp / 132 foot-lbs
Hyundai VENUE
121 hp / 113 foot-lbs
Hyundai VENUE
121 hp / 113 foot-lbs
Hyundai TUCSON
187 hp / 178 foot-lbs
Hyundai PALISADE
291 hp / 262 foot-lbs
Hyundai PALISADE
291 hp / 262 foot-lbs
Hyundai PALISADE
291 hp / 262 foot-lbs
Hyundai SANTA FE
191 hp / 181 foot-lbs
Hyundai SANTA FE
191 hp / 181 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Jeep Renegade
177 hp / 210 foot-lbs
Jeep Compass
200 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Jeep Compass
200 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Jeep Renegade
177 hp / 210 foot-lbs
Jeep Cherokee
180 hp / 171 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
Not Yet Available
Hyundai KONA
Not Yet Available
Hyundai VENUE
29 / 33 / 31
Hyundai VENUE
29 / 33 / 31
Hyundai TUCSON
25 / 32 / 28
Hyundai PALISADE
19 / 26 / 22
Hyundai PALISADE
19 / 26 / 22
Hyundai PALISADE
19 / 26 / 22
Hyundai SANTA FE
25 / 28 / 26
Hyundai SANTA FE
25 / 28 / 26
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Jeep Renegade
23 / 29 / 26
Jeep Compass
Not Yet Available
Jeep Compass
Not Yet Available
Jeep Renegade
23 / 29 / 26
Jeep Cherokee
21 / 29 / 24
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
19 / 26 / 21
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
19 / 26 / 21
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
Not yet available
Hyundai KONA
Not yet available
Hyundai VENUE
Not yet available
Hyundai VENUE
Not yet available
Hyundai TUCSON
2000 lbs
Hyundai PALISADE
5000 lbs
Hyundai PALISADE
5000 lbs
Hyundai PALISADE
5000 lbs
Hyundai SANTA FE
3500 lbs
Hyundai SANTA FE
3500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Jeep Renegade
2000 lbs
Jeep Compass
2000 lbs
Jeep Compass
2000 lbs
Jeep Renegade
2000 lbs
Jeep Cherokee
4000 lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
7200 lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
7200 lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
6200 lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
6200 lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
7200 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
7.8 / 10
Hyundai KONA
7.8 / 10
Hyundai VENUE
Not available
Hyundai VENUE
Not available
Hyundai TUCSON
8.5 / 10
Hyundai PALISADE
Not available
Hyundai PALISADE
Not available
Hyundai PALISADE
Not available
Hyundai SANTA FE
8.5 / 10
Hyundai SANTA FE
8.5 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Renegade
7.5 / 10
Jeep Compass
7.8 / 10
Jeep Compass
7.8 / 10
Jeep Renegade
7.5 / 10
Jeep Cherokee
8.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Not available
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
Not available
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.5 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.5 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
5.9 / 10
Hyundai KONA
5.9 / 10
Hyundai VENUE
Not available
Hyundai VENUE
Not available
Hyundai TUCSON
8.0 / 10
Hyundai PALISADE
Not available
Hyundai PALISADE
Not available
Hyundai PALISADE
Not available
Hyundai SANTA FE
8.6 / 10
Hyundai SANTA FE
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Renegade
6.0 / 10
Jeep Compass
7.8 / 10
Jeep Compass
7.8 / 10
Jeep Renegade
6.0 / 10
Jeep Cherokee
8.2 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Not available
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
Not available
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.6 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.6 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
10 / 10
Hyundai KONA
10 / 10
Hyundai VENUE
8.0 / 10
Hyundai VENUE
8.0 / 10
Hyundai TUCSON
9.6 / 10
Hyundai PALISADE
10 / 10
Hyundai PALISADE
10 / 10
Hyundai PALISADE
10 / 10
Hyundai SANTA FE
10 / 10
Hyundai SANTA FE
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Renegade
8.0 / 10
Jeep Compass
8.0 / 10
Jeep Compass
8.0 / 10
Jeep Renegade
8.0 / 10
Jeep Cherokee
8.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
9.9 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
9.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
9.3 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
9.3 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
7.6 / 10
Hyundai KONA
7.6 / 10
Hyundai VENUE
7.6 / 10
Hyundai VENUE
7.6 / 10
Hyundai TUCSON
7.8 / 10
Hyundai PALISADE
6.8 / 10
Hyundai PALISADE
6.8 / 10
Hyundai PALISADE
6.8 / 10
Hyundai SANTA FE
7.0 / 10
Hyundai SANTA FE
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Renegade
8.5 / 10
Jeep Compass
7.6 / 10
Jeep Compass
7.6 / 10
Jeep Renegade
8.5 / 10
Jeep Cherokee
7.8 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
8.5 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
Not available
Jeep Grand Cherokee
7.7 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
7.7 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
Not available
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
#4 of 20 in
Best Subcompact SUVs
Hyundai KONA
#4 of 20 in
Best Subcompact SUVs
Hyundai TUCSON
#9 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
Hyundai SANTA FE
#5 of 31 in
Best Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Renegade
#12 of 20 in
Best Subcompact SUVs
Jeep Compass
#6 of 20 in
Best Subcompact SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
#13 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#12 of 31 in
Best Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
#9 of 20 in
Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs
Hyundai KONA
#9 of 20 in
Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs
Hyundai TUCSON
#7 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Hyundai SANTA FE
#10 of 31 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Renegade
#8 of 20 in
Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs
Jeep Compass
#2 of 20 in
Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
#6 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#8 of 31 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
#21 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Hyundai KONA
#21 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Hyundai VENUE
#56 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Hyundai VENUE
#56 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Hyundai TUCSON
#42 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Hyundai PALISADE
#9 of 30 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
Hyundai PALISADE
#13 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Hyundai PALISADE
#13 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Hyundai SANTA FE
#4 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Hyundai SANTA FE
#4 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Renegade
#53 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Jeep Compass
#50 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Jeep Compass
#50 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Jeep Renegade
#53 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
#49 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
#13 of 30 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
#21 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#20 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#20 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
#21 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
#6 of 20 in
Subcompact SUVs
Hyundai KONA
#6 of 20 in
Subcompact SUVs
Hyundai VENUE
#9 of 20 in
Subcompact SUVs
Hyundai VENUE
#9 of 20 in
Subcompact SUVs
Hyundai TUCSON
#7 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Hyundai PALISADE
#11 of 30 in
SUVs with 3 Rows
Hyundai PALISADE
#13 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs
Hyundai PALISADE
#13 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs
Hyundai SANTA FE
#20 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs
Hyundai SANTA FE
#20 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Renegade
#7 of 20 in
Subcompact SUVs
Jeep Compass
#12 of 20 in
Subcompact SUVs
Jeep Compass
#12 of 20 in
Subcompact SUVs
Jeep Renegade
#7 of 20 in
Subcompact SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
#9 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
#3 of 30 in
SUVs with 3 Rows
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
#6 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#16 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#16 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
#6 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Hyundai TUCSON
#6 of 11 in
Best Small SUVs for the Money
Hyundai SANTA FE
#4 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
#7 of 11 in
Best Small SUVs for the Money
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#12 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money