Jeep vs. Nissan

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

Jeep versus Nissan: Pricing and Value

Analyzing Jeep versus Nissan pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Nissan in 11 out of 12 vehicle comparisons. Nissan also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 8 out of 9 comparisons. Jeep models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 9 out of 9 comparisons.

Jeep versus Nissan: 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 Nissan offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Nissan offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Jeep offers a greater towing capacity in 6 out of 7 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Jeep and Nissan have the same towing capacity.

Jeep versus Nissan: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings

A comparison of Jeep versus Nissan overall quality ratings shows Jeep with higher quality ratings in 5 out of 5 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Jeep has the advantage in 7 out of 7 comparisons. Nissan has better safety ratings in 6 out of 10 comparisons. Jeep and Nissan tie for safety in 4 comparisons. Jeep shows higher ratings for retained value in 9 out of 9 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings

Jeep has better car rankings in 5 categories: Jeep Wrangler in Best 5-seater SUVs, Jeep Grand Cherokee in Best Crossover SUVs, Jeep Wrangler in Best Midsize SUVs, Jeep Cherokee in Best Small SUVs, and Jeep Compass in Best Subcompact SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings

Jeep has better car rankings in 4 categories: Jeep Grand Cherokee in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Jeep Grand Cherokee in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Jeep Cherokee in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Jeep Compass in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings

Nissan has better car rankings in 3 categories: Nissan Pathfinder in Safest Crossover SUVs, Nissan Pathfinder in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Nissan Pathfinder in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Resale Value Rankings

Jeep has better car rankings in 7 categories: Jeep Wrangler in 5-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value, Jeep Renegade in Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, Jeep Wrangler in Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value, Jeep Gladiator in Midsize Trucks with Best Resale Value, Jeep Cherokee 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 Cherokee in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and Jeep Cherokee in Best Small SUVs for the Money.Nissan has the better car ranking in 1 category: Pathfinder in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles

Jeep offers only 15 SUVs. In comparison, Nissan offers 7 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options

Jeep offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 1 diesel, and 3 plug-in hybrids. Nissan offers 15 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.

Jeep offers . Nissan offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 11 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.