Hyundai vs. Jeep

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Hyundai and Jeep contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Hyundai and Jeep cars.

When comparing the Hyundai brand to the Jeep brand, Hyundai has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, depreciation, overall quality, reliability, safety and retained value. Jeep has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, horsepower, towing capacity 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 3 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Jeep has lower used vehicle starting prices in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Hyundai models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 5 comparisons.

Hyundai versus Jeep: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Jeep vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 6 out of 6 model comparisons. Jeep offers a greater towing capacity in 4 out of 4 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 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Hyundai has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Hyundai has better safety ratings in 2 out of 5 comparisons while Jeep has better safety ratings in 1 out of 5 comparisons. Hyundai and Jeep tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Hyundai shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 5 comparisons. Jeep shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 5 comparisons, and Hyundai and Jeep tie over 1 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Hyundai and Jeep each have better car rankings in 2 categories. Hyundai ranks better with the TUCSON in Best Crossover SUVs and the TUCSON in Best Small SUVs.Jeep ranks better with the Wrangler in Best 5-seater SUVs and the Wrangler in Best Midsize SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Jeep has better car rankings in 3 categories: Jeep Compass in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Jeep Wrangler in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, and Jeep Cherokee in Most Reliable Small SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: Hyundai has better car rankings in 3 categories: Hyundai TUCSON in Safest Crossover SUVs, Hyundai PALISADE 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 Cars for the Money Rankings: Jeep has better car rankings in 2 categories: Jeep Compass in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and Jeep Wrangler in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Hyundai offers 11 SUVs and 6 sedans. In comparison, Jeep offers only 12 SUVs.

Drivetrain Options: Hyundai offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 4 electric vehicles. Jeep offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.

Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 13 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Jeep offers .