The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 35,600
€ 35,500
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Sorento 2.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD.
KIA Sorento 2.4
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
69.1
74.2
82.1
68.3
72.4
80.3
74.2 in
Width
72.4 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
69.1 in
Height
68.3 in
106.3
184.4
106.1
176.9
184.4 in
Length
176.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
13.1 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
XM
Generation
KK
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
172 hp
175 hp
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
166 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
116 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
22.94 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
27 mpg
26 mpg
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
33 mpg
highway
31 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
483 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
565 mi
483 mi
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
185.2 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
166.7 kWh
185.2 kWh
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1587 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft










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




















