2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT vs Jeep Wrangler JL Unlimited
HyundaiSanta Cruz XRTCombined11.5 L/100 kmJeepWrangler JL UnlimitedCombined11.3 L/100 kmAhead on 1 point
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Wrangler JL Unlimited uses 0.2 L/100 km less combined (11.3 vs 11.5), about 40 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- Transport Canada lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 Santa Cruz XRT and 3 for the Wrangler JL Unlimited.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | HyundaiHyundai Santa Cruz XRT | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | — | — |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 3.2/10 | 3.3/10 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 11.5 | 11.3 |
| City | 13.1 | 11.9 |
| Highway | 9.5 | 10.1 |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 270 | 265 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | — | 285 hp |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 1 | 3 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 0 | 3 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.