Jeep vs. Nissan

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

When comparing the Jeep brand to the Nissan brand, Jeep has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, retained value and vehicle rankings. Nissan has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, 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 5 out of 7 vehicle comparisons. Nissan also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 6 comparisons. Jeep models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 7 out of 8 comparisons.

Jeep versus Nissan: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Jeep vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 7 out of 9 model comparisons, with Nissan offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Nissan offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 4 out of 7 comparisons. Jeep vehicles have higher MPG in 1 comparisons, and both Jeep and Nissan vehicles have the same MPG in 2 comparisons. Jeep offers a greater towing capacity in 7 out of 8 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 Nissan with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 4 model comparisons. Jeep has higher quality ratings in 1 out of 4 comparisons, and both Jeep and Nissan are tied for overall quality in 1 comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Nissan has the advantage in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Nissan has better safety ratings in 3 out of 7 comparisons while Jeep has better safety ratings in 2 out of 7 comparisons. Jeep and Nissan tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Jeep shows higher ratings for retained value in 7 out of 8 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Jeep and Nissan 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.Nissan ranks better with the Pathfinder in Best Crossover SUVs and the Rogue 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.Nissan has the better car ranking in 1 category: Rogue in Most Reliable Small SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: Jeep has the better car ranking in 1 category: Wagoneer in Safest Large SUVs. 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 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, Nissan offers 7 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Jeep offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle. Nissan offers 14 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.

Jeep offers . Nissan offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.