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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (380 HP vs 252 HP), boot space and price (85,600 £ vs 46,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Grand Cherokee or Kia Sorento?

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

Jeep Grand Cherokee

  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Sorento

  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately more electric range
  • visibly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Grand Cherokee

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 Sorento is considerably cheaper – starting at 46,900 £ , while the Jeep Grand Cherokee costs 85,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,751 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Grand Cherokee uses 2.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Sorento with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia Sorento offers moderately more range – reaching up to 55 km, about 10 km more than the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Sorento

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 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers visibly more power – delivering 380 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 128 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Grand Cherokee delivers noticeably more torque with 637 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 197 Nm more.

Grand Cherokee

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is visibly lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 579 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers noticeably more boot space – 705 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries marginally more – 685 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento is barely 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 £46,900
Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 194 - 252 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.9 - 7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 55 km
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Kia Sorento

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Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee wears its trail-ready roots proudly while wrapping them in a surprisingly civilized and upscale package, so it can tackle rough tracks and the school run with the same swagger. Inside, plush materials and intuitive tech make it a comfortable place to spend time, giving buyers a practical yet characterful SUV that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

Price
85,600 £
Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
45 km
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
72 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,434 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
4,914 mm
Length
-
Width
1,968 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,858 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,004 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
641 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
380 HP
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
637 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
280 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Kia
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