Jeep vs. Kia

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Jeep and Kia 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 Jeep and Kia cars.

When comparing the Jeep brand to the Kia brand, Jeep has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity, reliability and vehicle rankings. Kia has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, overall quality, safety, retained value and variety of models offered.

Jeep versus Kia: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Jeep versus Kia pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Kia in 6 out of 9 vehicle comparisons. Kia also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 7 comparisons. Kia models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 5 out of 9 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Kia, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Kia the overall advantage over Jeep.

Jeep versus Kia: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Jeep vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 9 out of 10 model comparisons, with Kia offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Kia offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 5 out of 7 comparisons. Jeep vehicles have higher MPG in 1 comparisons, and both Jeep and Kia vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Jeep offers a greater towing capacity in 5 out of 8 comparisons. Kia offers greater towing capacity in 2 out of 8 comparisons, and in 1 comparisons Jeep and Kia have the same towing capacity.

Jeep versus Kia: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Jeep versus Kia overall quality ratings shows Kia with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Jeep has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Kia has better safety ratings in 6 out of 7 comparisons. Kia shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 9 comparisons.

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

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Jeep has better car rankings in 2 categories: Jeep Compass in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs and Jeep Wrangler in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs.Kia has the better car ranking in 1 category: Sportage in Most Reliable Small SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: Jeep has the better car ranking in 1 category: Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid) in Safest Hybrid SUVs. Kia has better car rankings in 3 categories: Kia Telluride in Safest Crossover SUVs, Kia Telluride in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Kia Telluride in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

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: Jeep offers only 12 SUVs. In comparison, Kia offers 13 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 2 minivans.

Drivetrain Options: Jeep offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle. Kia offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles.

Jeep offers . Kia offers 11 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.