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Jeep Gladiator vs Kia Ceed Sportswagon comparison

Compare performance (264 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (66,400 £ vs 24,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Gladiator or Kia Ceed Sportswagon?

Jeep Gladiator vs Kia Ceed Sportswagon: Key differences

Jeep Gladiator

  • clearly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Gladiator

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia Ceed Sportswagon is considerably cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the Jeep Gladiator costs 66,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,094 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Ceed Sportswagon uses 6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Jeep Gladiator with 9.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

Ceed Sportswagon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Jeep Gladiator offers clearly more power – delivering 264 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 124 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Gladiator is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 8.6 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.7 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Gladiator delivers considerably more torque with 600 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 347 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is clearly lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 1,025 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Gladiator carries slightly more – 565 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £24,300
Ceed Sportswagon

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 140 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6 - 6.4 L/100km
Jeep Gladiator
Kia Ceed Sportswagon

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Jeep Gladiator

The Jeep Gladiator grafts the Wrangler's go-anywhere attitude onto a proper pickup bed, giving weekend adventurers the ability to haul gear, pop the top, and head off-road with confidence. It won't pretend to be a luxury cruiser, but its honest, rugged charm and practical versatility make it a great pick for buyers who value character and capability over showroom polish.

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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is a sensible and surprisingly stylish family wagon that turns daily chores into a bit less of a grind. Practical, comfortable and packed with thoughtful touches where they matter, it’s a smart choice for buyers who want usefulness without sacrificing personality.

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Jeep Gladiator
Kia Ceed Sportswagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
66,400 £
Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Consumption L/100km
9.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
257 g/km
co2
137 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,591 mm
Length
-
Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,905 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
565 kg
Payload
463 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
264 HP
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
600 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
194 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
2,987 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Kia
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