The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 37,200

€ 35,500

€ 37,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI is 7.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
66.9
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
66.9 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 GDI
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
3898 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
644 lb
14.18 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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 GDI
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
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 hp
175 hp
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
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20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
20.62 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
26 mpg
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
33 mpg
highway
31 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
447 mi
Range
483 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
447 mi
483 mi
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Environmental Impact
168.7 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 GDI
168.7 kWh
185.2 kWh
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1636 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft










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