Jeep vs. Kia

When comparing the Jeep brand to the Kia brand, Jeep has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, retained value and vehicle rankings. 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 10 out of 11 vehicle comparisons. Kia also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 9 out of 11 comparisons. Jeep models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 7 out of 8 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 11 model comparisons, with Kia offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Kia offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 9 out of 9 comparisons. Jeep offers a greater towing capacity in 7 out of 7 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 3 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Jeep has the advantage in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Kia has better safety ratings in 3 out of 8 comparisons while Jeep has better safety ratings in 1 out of 8 comparisons. Jeep and Kia tie for safety in 4 comparisons. Jeep shows higher ratings for retained value in 6 out of 8 comparisons. Kia shows higher retained value ratings in 1 out of 8 comparisons, and Jeep and Kia tie over 1 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings

Jeep has better car rankings in 2 categories: Jeep Grand Cherokee in Best Midsize SUVs and Jeep Wrangler in Best Small SUVs.Kia has the better car ranking in 1 category: Sportage in Best Crossover SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings

Jeep has better car rankings in 2 categories: Jeep Grand Cherokee in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs and Jeep Wrangler in Most Reliable Small SUVs.Kia has the better car ranking in 1 category: Sorento in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings

Jeep has better car rankings in 3 categories: Jeep Grand Cherokee L in Safest Crossover SUVs, Jeep Grand Cherokee L in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Jeep Grand Cherokee L in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Resale Value Rankings

Jeep has better car rankings in 5 categories: Jeep Renegade in Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, Jeep Grand Cherokee L in Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value, Jeep Wrangler in Small SUVs with Best Resale Value, Jeep Renegade in Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value, and Jeep Grand Cherokee L in SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings

Jeep has better car rankings in 2 categories: Jeep Grand Cherokee in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money and Jeep Wrangler in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles

Jeep offers only 15 SUVs. In comparison, Kia offers 12 SUVs, 1 wagon, 4 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options

Jeep offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, and 3 plug-in hybrids. Kia offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

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