The Comparative Analysis :
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD Automatic (08 - 11) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 35,500

€ 37,200

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
68.3
72.4
80.3
66.9
74.2
82.1
72.4 in
Width
74.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
68.3 in
Height
66.9 in
106.1
176.9
106.3
184.4
176.9 in
Length
184.4 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
4542 lb
Curb Weight
3898 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
644 lb
14.18 %

General
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
KK
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
175 hp
189 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
302 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.62 lb/hp
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
25.95 lb/hp
20.62 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
26 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
31 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
483 mi
Range
447 mi
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
483 mi
447 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
185.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
168.7 kWh
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
185.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1636 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft










39.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.4 cu ft