2018 Jeep Cherokee vs 2018 Kia Sportage

Both the 2018 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Kia Sportage deliver incredible cabin experiences and surround you with advanced safety technology, but the Jeep Cherokee provides the performance specs and unique SUV capabilities and capacities you need for more of a thrill. Read on to further compare the 2018 Cherokee vs. the 2018 Sportage.

The 2018 Jeep Cherokee serves up:

• A 3.2L engine making 271 hp

• An optional 2.4L Tigershark® Multiair® 2 engine providing 184 hp

The Kia offers similar, but more lackluster options:

• 2.0L Engine making 240 hp

• 2.4L engine making 181 hp

The Jeep Cherokee is full of features built to explore, including its Trailhawk® model which comes with impressive features like:

• Tow hooks

• One-inch suspension lift

• Optimum off-road traction

• A 56:1 crawl ratio

In addition, the 4×4 capabilities give drivers Jeep Active Drive functionality that offers three different 4×4 systems. Finally, you’ll experience best-in-class towing of up to 4,500 pounds with any of the engines. The Kia Sportage, on the other hand, can only tow up to 2,000 pounds.