Kia vs. Jaguar

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

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

Kia versus Jaguar: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Kia versus Jaguar pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Kia in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Kia also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Kia models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Kia, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Kia the overall advantage over Jaguar.

Kia versus Jaguar: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Jaguar vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 2 model comparisons, with Kia offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Jaguar offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Jaguar offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons.

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

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Available Body Styles: Kia offers 13 SUVs, 1 wagon, 4 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Jaguar offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, 1 coupe, and 1 convertible.

Drivetrain Options: Kia offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. Jaguar offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle.

Kia offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Jaguar offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.