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 depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability and retained value. Kia has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, fuel efficiency, safety 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 9 out of 12 vehicle comparisons. Jeep and Kia both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 6 out of 12 comparisons. Jeep models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 8 out of 12 comparisons.

Jeep versus Kia: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Jeep vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 10 out of 12 model comparisons, with Kia offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Kia offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 10 out of 12 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 6 out of 8 comparisons.

Jeep versus Kia: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Jeep versus Kia overall quality ratings shows Jeep with higher quality ratings in 4 out of 5 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Jeep has the advantage in 5 out of 5 comparisons. Kia has better safety ratings in 6 out of 10 comparisons while Jeep has better safety ratings in 1 out of 10 comparisons. Jeep and Kia tie for safety in 3 comparisons. Jeep shows higher ratings for retained value in 8 out of 12 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Jeep has better car rankings in 3 categories: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in Best 5-seater SUVs, Jeep Grand Cherokee in Best Crossover SUVs, and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in Best Midsize SUVs. Kia has the better car ranking in 1 category: Sportage in Best Small SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Jeep has better car rankings in 3 categories: Jeep Grand Cherokee in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Jeep Grand Cherokee in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, and Jeep Cherokee 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: Kia has better car rankings in 3 categories: Kia Sportage in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Kia Sorento in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, and Kia Sportage in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Jeep offers only 12 SUVs. In comparison, Kia offers 13 SUVs, 1 wagon, 4 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Jeep offers 11 gasoline vehicles and 2 plug-in hybrids. Kia offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles.

Jeep offers . Kia offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.