Hyundai Santa Fe vs Jeep Compass
The Hyundai Santa Fe is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 36 mpg combined versus 27 mpg for the Jeep Compass, a 9 mpg advantage and costs about $600 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Hyundai Santa Fe leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Hyundai Santa Fe
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 90 configurations
2015–2026
Jeep Compass
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 45 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Hyundai Santa Fe | Jeep Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 36 mpg ✓ | 27 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 37 mpg ✓ | 24 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 36 mpg ✓ | 32 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $1,700 ✓ | $2,300 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 111 g/mi ✓ | 330 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI, SIDI; Hybrid, 1.6, SIDI; PHEV | SIDI, 2.4, 2.0 |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8), Automatic (AM-S6), Automatic (AM-S8) | Automatic 8-spd, Automatic 6-spd, Automatic 9-spd |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 90 | 45 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Santa Fe vs Compass: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Hyundai Santa Fe or the Jeep Compass?
The Hyundai Santa Fe is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 36 mpg combined versus 27 mpg for the Jeep Compass, a 9 mpg advantage and costs about $600 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Hyundai Santa Fe runs about $1,700 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,300 for the Jeep Compass — a difference of roughly $600 per year.
What engines do the Santa Fe and Compass offer?
Hyundai Santa Fe: SIDI & PFI, SIDI; Hybrid, 1.6, SIDI; PHEV. Jeep Compass: SIDI, 2.4, 2.0.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Jeep Compass as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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