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Compare Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited vs Kia Sorento

Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited
2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited
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$27,895
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.0
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Kia Sorento
2021 Kia Sorento
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$28,000
Starting Price (MSRP)
9.1
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Overview

Engine
3.6-liter V6 Gas
Engine
2.5-liter Turbo 4 Cylinder Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
5-Speed Automatic (+$1,400)
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 16 MPG
Hwy: 21 MPG
Fuel Economy
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
N/A

Photos

Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited
Side View Driving
Dashboard
18
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Kia Sorento
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
12
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.6-liter V6 Gas
2.5-liter Turbo 4 Cylinder Gas
Horsepower
285 hp @ 6400 rpm
277 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
310 lb-ft
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
5-Speed Automatic (+$1,400)
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Re-Circulating Ball
N/A
Turning Diameter
40.8 ft
N/A

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
17" x 7.5"
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7.5"
N/A

Tires

Front Tire
P245/75SR17
N/A
Rear Tire
P245/75SR17
N/A
Spare Tire
Full-Size
N/A

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
18 MPG
N/A
City
16 MPG
N/A
Highway
21 MPG
N/A

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.8 Tons/yr
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gallons
N/A
Cruising Range City
360 miles
N/A
Cruising Range Highway
472.5 miles
N/A

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Height
72.6 in
N/A
Max Width
73.7 in
N/A
Front Width
61.9 in
N/A
Rear Width
61.9 in
N/A
Wheelbase
116 in
N/A
Ground Clearance
8.7 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
N/A
Front Seat Leg Room
41 in
N/A
Front Seat Headroom
41.3 in
N/A
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.8 in
N/A
Front Seat Hip Room
55.6 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
37.2 in
N/A
Rear Seat Headroom
40.4 in
N/A
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56.8 in
N/A
Rear Seat Hip Room
56.7 in
N/A

Weight and Towing

Maximum Towing Capacity
2,000 lbs
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
70.6 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
31.5 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
31.5 ft³
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Baja Yellow Clearcoat, Build Out:11/13/2017
  • Billet Silver Metallic Clearcoat
  • Black Clearcoat
  • Bright White Clearcoat
  • Chief Clearcoat
  • Firecracker Red Clearcoat
  • Gobi Clearcoat
  • Granite Crystal Metallic Clearcoat
  • Rhino Clearcoat
  • Xtreme Purple Pearlcoat
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Optional
Not Available
Premium Sound System
Optional
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available

Interior Trim

Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System
Optional
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Not Available
A/C
Standard
Not Available
Climate Control
Optional
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Optional
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

ABS
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available

US NHTSA crash test result

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Side Air Bag
Optional
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
N/A
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
N/A
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