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Jeep Wrangler vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 47,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Wrangler or Kia Sorento?

Jeep Wrangler vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

Jeep Wrangler

  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Sorento

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  • visibly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Wrangler

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Sorento is visibly cheaper – starting at 47,300 £ , while the Jeep Wrangler costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,466 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Jeep Wrangler with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 7.2 L/100km.

Sorento

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 Kia Sorento offers marginally more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Wrangler is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers very slightly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Wrangler

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.

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

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is only slightly lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 1,938 kg. The difference is around 83 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers markedly more boot space – 705 L compared to 533 L. That’s a difference of about 172 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries moderately more – 685 kg compared to 556 kg. That’s a difference of about 129 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento stands well ahead of its rival 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 £47,300
Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 194 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.9 - 7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 55 km
Jeep Wrangler
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Jeep Wrangler

The Jeep Wrangler wears its go-anywhere attitude on its boxy shoulders, with exposed hinges, a removable top and a look that practically dares the tarmac to get in its way. Inside it’s simple and tough-minded, ready to swallow muddy boots and weekend gear, so if you crave honest off-road thrills rather than refined suburbia polish, the Wrangler is your unapologetic partner in adventure.

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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 Wrangler
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

Price
60,800 - 62,500 £
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Consumption L/100km
11.1 - 11.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
250 - 269 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,938 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
533 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
546 - 556 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
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
272 HP
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
200 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
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Kia
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