Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Kia EV6
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Kia EV6 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Kia EV6.
In comparing the Jeep Grand Cherokee's and the Kia EV6's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The Kia EV6 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Jeep Grand Cherokee's and the Kia EV6's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is a better car than the Kia EV6.
Pricing: A used 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee ranges from $49,960 to $77,781 while a used 2024 Kia EV6 is priced between $37,336 to $60,052. For a new model, the Jeep Grand Cherokee's price is between $56,574 and $77,530, with the Kia EV6 priced between $40,349 and $59,545.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Jeep Grand Cherokee loses 50.3 percent of its value and the Kia EV6 loses 54.3 percent of its value. This means the Jeep Grand Cherokee retains 3.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia EV6.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Jeep Grand Cherokee’s base engine makes 375 horsepower, and the Kia EV6 base engine makes 167 horsepower. The Grand Cherokee is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 481 miles. The EV6 is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 232 miles.This gives the Kia EV6 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Jeep Grand Cherokee the advantage in maximum range. The Grand Cherokee uses electricity, regular unleaded, and the EV6 uses electricity.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Jeep Grand Cherokee, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Kia EV6, a electric SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Kia EV6 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$56,574 - $77,530
Starting MSRP:
$60,490
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$45,359
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$35,070 - $60,490
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$40,349 - $59,545
Starting MSRP:
$42,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$42,187
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$39,590 - $46,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$62,866
Price Range:
$49,960 - $77,781
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$51,596
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$41,599 - $62,866
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2,167
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
8,262
# Good or Great Deals:
470
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$49,434
Price Range:
$37,336 - $60,052
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$46,745
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$42,829 - $49,434
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
239
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
4,200
# Good or Great Deals:
36
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$31,248
Depreciation %:
51.7%
Resale Value $:
$29,242
Residual Value %:
48.3%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
38.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
31.8% - 51.7%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$24,088
Depreciation %:
56.5%
Resale Value $:
$18,512
Residual Value %:
43.5%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
54.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
44.4% - 60.1%
Jeep Grand Cherokee Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Kia EV6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Grand Cherokee
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia EV6
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2 - 11.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 6.3
Jeep Grand Cherokee Rankings
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38 out of / 44Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trim Levels
4xe, Anniversary Edition 4xe, Overland 4xe, Summit 4xe, Summit Reserve 4xe, Trailhawk 4xe, Trailhawk 4xe Carb State Package
Kia EV6 Trim Levels
GT, GT-Line, Light, Light Long Range, Wind
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
375 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
470 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
167 hp
Torque:
258 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.042 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 24 / 23
MPGe:
57 / 56 / 56
Range (city/hwy):
462 / 481 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Regular Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity :
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
127 / 100 / 117
Range (city/hwy):
232 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
58 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
5.5 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58 inches
Cargo Space:
37.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
70.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
144.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
24.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
50.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
127.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5368 lbs
Width:
84.6 inches
Height:
70.8 inches
Length:
193.5 inches
Wheelbase:
116.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3984 lbs
Width:
74 inches
Height:
60.8 inches
Length:
184.3 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Midnight Sky
Brown
Rocky Mountain Pearl Coat
Gray
Baltic Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Velvet Red Pearl Coat
Silver
Silver Zynith Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Gravity Blue
Brown
Not available
Gray
Interstellar Gray
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Snow White Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Global Black/Wicker Beige
Black
Global Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
