If you are choosing between a 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee and a Hyundai Santa Fe, the Grand Cherokee brings best in class towing and off road hardware, while the Santa Fe seats seven as standard and comes as a hybrid. The Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Hyundai Santa Fe decision comes down to what you pull, how rough your roads get and how many seats you need. To see what we have listed now, browse new Jeep Grand Cherokee inventory at Dunn Ram Trucks.
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Our Santa Fe figures come from Hyundai Canada's Santa Fe page as we read it on November 4, 2026. That page lists the 2026 model, so every Santa Fe figure here is a 2026 figure, the latest that page publishes. Our Grand Cherokee towing capacity guide covers the Grand Cherokee's ratings by engine and trim.
Key Takeaways
- The verdict: buy the 2027 Grand Cherokee for towing, off road hardware and a choice of engines, and buy the 2026 Santa Fe for a standard third row and a hybrid.
- Best in class towing: Stellantis Canada lists best in class maximum towing of up to 2,812 kg (6,200 lb) for the 2027 Grand Cherokee, a class Jeep Canada bases on full size UV competitors.
- Two engines and a real off road trim: Stellantis Canada lists the 3.6L Pentastar V6 on the 2027 Laredo X and the 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo from the Limited up, and the new Upland adds Quadra-Trac II with a two speed transfer case and Quadra-Lift air suspension.
- The Santa Fe seats seven as standard: Hyundai Canada lists standard seven passenger seating for the 2026 Santa Fe, and the two row Grand Cherokee seats five.
- The Santa Fe is a hybrid: Hyundai Canada lists a standard 1.6T hybrid at 231 hp, and gives the Santa Fe Hybrid a combined 6.9 L/100 km as the NRCan rating.
Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Hyundai Santa Fe Side by Side
| What You Compare | 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe |
|---|---|---|
| Engines | 3.6L Pentastar V6 (Laredo X); 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo, up to 324 hp and 332 lb ft (Limited and up) | Standard 1.6T hybrid, 231 hp, six speed automatic |
| Seating | Five in the two row model; six in the three row Grand Cherokee L Limited | Seven standard; six available with captain's chairs |
| Fuel, combined | 10.4 L/100 km for the 2026 Grand Cherokee 4X4 with the 2.0L (Natural Resources Canada) | 6.9 L/100 km for the 2026 Santa Fe Hybrid, which Hyundai Canada gives as the NRCan rating |
Each Grand Cherokee line comes from Stellantis Canada's 2027 information or the Jeep Canada page named beside it, and the fuel figure is Natural Resources Canada's 2026 rating. Every Santa Fe cell comes from Hyundai Canada's page for the 2026 model. Ask our team to confirm any rating for the exact Grand Cherokee you are looking at.
Where the Grand Cherokee Wins
Best in Class Towing
Stellantis Canada lists best in class maximum towing capacity of up to 2,812 kg (6,200 lb) for the 2027 Grand Cherokee, and Jeep Canada bases that class on full size UV competitors, excluding other FCA U.S. LLC vehicles. Every rating belongs to one configuration, so ask our team for the rating on the exact unit before you hitch a camper for a summer weekend at Lake Manitoba. Hyundai Canada's 2026 Santa Fe page, as we read it on November 4, 2026, publishes no towing figure to set against it, so if towing decides it, the Grand Cherokee is the one with a published rating.
A Real Off Road Trim and Two Engines
Stellantis Canada lists the new 2027 Upland, a two row model, with Quadra-Trac II and a two speed transfer case, Quadra-Lift air suspension, hill descent control, all terrain tires and two front tow hooks. Its 2027 information also credits the Grand Cherokee with best in class available ground clearance and best in class departure angle. That is the hardware for a drifted acreage lane north of Portage la Prairie or a rutted field approach after a wet fall. Our Quadra-Trac vs Quadra-Drive explainer walks through the systems.
Stellantis Canada lists the 3.6L Pentastar V6 with an eight speed automatic on the 2027 Laredo X, and the 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo from the Limited up. Jeep Canada's 2027 capability page lists the Hurricane at up to 324 hp and 332 lb ft. Hyundai Canada lists the 2026 Santa Fe's standard 1.6T hybrid at 231 hp. On the Trans-Canada Highway between Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg, that is a difference you feel when you pull out to pass a grain truck.
Where the Santa Fe Wins
Seven Seats as Standard
Hyundai Canada lists standard seven passenger seating for the 2026 Santa Fe, with six passenger seating available with captain's chairs. Stellantis Canada lists five passenger seating on the 2027 Laredo X, and says the three row Grand Cherokee L comes only as the Limited and the Summit Obsidian, with six passenger seating on the Limited. If hockey carpools out of Portage la Prairie need a third row every week, the Santa Fe has one on every model. Our Grand Cherokee versus Grand Cherokee L comparison weighs the third row against cargo space.
A Standard Hybrid and Lower Fuel Use
Hyundai Canada lists a standard 1.6T hybrid powertrain for the 2026 Santa Fe, and gives the Santa Fe Hybrid a combined 6.9 L/100 km, which it says is the NRCan rating. Natural Resources Canada's 2026 ratings give the 2026 Grand Cherokee 4X4 with the 2.0L 11.5 L/100 km city, 9.2 highway and 10.4 combined. Our Grand Cherokee fuel economy guide covers the Grand Cherokee's ratings by engine.
Living With Either One in a Manitoba Winter
Cold starts. A minus 30 morning is hard on any engine. Stellantis Canada lists heated front seats and a heated steering wheel on the 2027 Laredo X. Ask our team whether the window sticker of the Grand Cherokee you want shows an engine block heater, and plug it in the way its manufacturer directs. Our service department installs block heaters, so you can book a block heater installation with our service team.
Winter tires. No drive system stops an SUV on glare ice. Four wheel drive helps you get moving; winter tires help you stop and steer on ice and packed snow. We are a participating retailer in the MPI Winter Tire Program. Manitoba Public Insurance's September 4, 2026, release says "only manufacturer designated winter tires that display the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol will be eligible", and Manitoba Public Insurance sets who qualifies. As of October 1, 2026, all weather and all season tires no longer qualify, even with the mountain snowflake mark. Our MPI Winter Tire Program explainer covers how the program works.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee if a camper or a boat trailer is part of your summer, if your week includes gravel roads and field approaches around Portage la Prairie, or if you want the choice of the Pentastar V6 or the Hurricane 4 Turbo. Pick the Upland for Quadra-Trac II with low range and Quadra-Lift.
Buy the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe if you need seven seats on every model, or if a standard hybrid and lower fuel use matter more to you than towing and off road hardware.
FAQs
Which tows more, the Jeep Grand Cherokee or the Hyundai Santa Fe?
The Grand Cherokee is the one with a published towing rating. Stellantis Canada lists best in class maximum towing of up to 2,812 kg (6,200 lb) for the 2027 Grand Cherokee when properly equipped, and Hyundai Canada's 2026 Santa Fe page, as we read it on November 4, 2026, publishes no towing figure. Ask our team for the rating on the exact Grand Cherokee before you hitch up.
Does the Jeep Grand Cherokee have a third row like the Santa Fe?
Only as the Grand Cherokee L. Stellantis Canada says the 2027 Grand Cherokee L comes only as the Limited and the Summit Obsidian, with six passenger seating on the Limited, and the two row Grand Cherokee seats five. Hyundai Canada lists standard seven passenger seating for the 2026 Santa Fe.
What engines does the 2027 Grand Cherokee offer?
Stellantis Canada lists the 3.6L Pentastar V6 with an eight speed automatic on the 2027 Laredo X and the 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo from the Limited up, and Jeep Canada lists the Hurricane at up to 324 hp and 332 lb ft. Ask our team to confirm the engine on the window sticker of the exact Grand Cherokee.
Is there a new Jeep Grand Cherokee for sale near Portage la Prairie or Winnipeg?
Our new Jeep Grand Cherokee inventory page shows any Grand Cherokee we have listed at Dunn Ram Trucks in Portage la Prairie. If the trim you want is not listed when you look, ask our team whether a 2027 Grand Cherokee can be ordered for you. We deliver anywhere in Manitoba with road access; ask our team about the details.
The Bottom Line
The 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee brings best in class towing, a real off road trim in the Upland and a choice of two engines; the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe brings seven seats as standard and a standard hybrid. These Grand Cherokee details are for the 2027 model year, so if the Grand Cherokee you look at is a 2026, its window sticker is the final word on how it was built.
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Tyler Dunn, Dunn Ram Trucks, Portage la Prairie
