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Jeep Gladiator vs Kia EV9 comparison

Compare performance (264 HP vs 508 HP), boot space and price (66,400 £ vs 54,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Gladiator or Kia EV9?

Jeep Gladiator vs Kia EV9: Key differences

Jeep Gladiator

  • very slightly lighter
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Kia EV9

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  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Gladiator

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia EV9 is visibly cheaper – starting at 54,600 £ , while the Jeep Gladiator costs 66,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,837 £.

EV9

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia EV9 offers clearly more power – delivering 508 HP compared to 264 HP. That’s roughly 244 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV9 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Jeep Gladiator takes 8.6 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers moderately more torque with 740 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Kia EV9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Jeep Gladiator is very slightly lighter – 2,360 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 32 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV9 carries very slightly more – 615 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV9 is clearly superior overall 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 £54,600
EV9

Kia EV9

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 508 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 443 - 563 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
66,400 £
Price
54,600 - 78,400 £
Consumption L/100km
9.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
257 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
333 L
Length
5,591 mm
Length
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Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,905 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
565 kg
Payload
542 - 615 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
264 HP
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
600 Nm
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
194 kW
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Engine capacity
2,987 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Kia
Is the Jeep Gladiator offered with different drivetrains?

The Jeep Gladiator is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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