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2023 Jeep
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2023 Kia
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| MPG - City | 20 - 21 MPG | 22 - 24 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 29 MPG | 25 - 29 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 54.7 ft3 | 75.5 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 180 - 270 hp | 191 - 281 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs | 2,000 - 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 182.9 - 183.1 in | 189.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 73.2 - 74.9 in | 74.8 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.1 in
Rear 40.3 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.4 in
Rear 38.5 in |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento than in the Jeep Cherokee, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Kia Sorento offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Jeep Cherokee, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.
Convenience
The Kia Sorento requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Jeep Cherokee, making it more convenient to drive.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Jeep Cherokee is somewhat more expensive than the Kia Sorento.
Dimensions
Since the Jeep Cherokee is much slimmer than the Kia Sorento, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
The Jeep Cherokee is slightly shorter than the Kia Sorento, which may make it easier to park.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Kia Sorento is clearly the choice over the Jeep Cherokee for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Jeep Cherokee has a lot less horsepower than the Kia Sorento.
Powertrain
The Jeep Cherokee has much lower torque than the Kia Sorento, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Jeep Cherokee has less seating than the Kia Sorento, making the Kia Sorento the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Jeep Cherokee has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia Sorento.