2027 Jeep Wrangler vs 2027 Kia Niro
The Kia Niro wins clearly, 86.6 to 70.9, on fuel & range, safety. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.4 and it flips.
2027 Jeep Wrangler
The 2027 Jeep Wrangler is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Wrangler 2dr 4WD, is EPA-rated …
2027 Kia Niro
The 2027 Kia Niro is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact SUV. The most efficient version, the Niro, is EPA-rated at 50 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recall camp…
2027 Kia Niro
Clear winThe Kia Niro wins clearly, 86.6 to 70.9, on fuel & range, safety. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.4 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2027 Kia Nirooverall 86.6 | 2027 Jeep Wrangleroverall 70.9 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 42.1 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 77.9 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 39.9 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 86.6 | 70.9 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 3 of 7 categories compared
Kia Niro: base trim LX FWD · Jeep Wrangler: base trim Sport 2-door 4WD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.4 and the answer flips.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Kia Niro wins
- It lists 26 standard driver-assist features against 3.
- It is rated 50 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,850 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,350 against $3,200).
Where the 2027 Jeep Wrangler answers
- It makes 285 hp against 104.
- It turns out 260 lb-ft of torque against 106.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
51 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Kia NiroLX FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $29,890 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 1,580 cc | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection Hybrid Engine | 3.6-liter Pentastar 60-degree V-type liquid-cooled |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 104 hp | 285 hp |
| Torque | 106 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 53 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 50 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 46 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission speeds | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission type | dct | manual |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 9.7 in |
| Overall height | 60.8 in | 73.6 in |
| Overall length | 174 in | 167 in |
| Overall width | 71.9 in | 73.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 107 in | 96.8 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 72.4 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 31.7 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 104 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 4 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.5 in | 40.8 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.6 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | — | 40.3 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.5 in | 41.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.8 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | — | 35.7 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,362 lbs | 4,003 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,208 lbs | 4,003 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,255 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent, MacPherson Strut, Stabilizer | Solid axle, link coil, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Independent, Multi-link | Solid axle, link coil, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack & Pinion / Electric Motor | Electro-hydraulic power |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 32.7 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 381 mm | 330 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | vented rotor |
| Parking brake type | epb | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 356 mm | 328 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid rotor |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P205/60R16 | P245/75R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 11.1 gal | 17.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Kia Connect | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in | 55.8 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.4 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 57.7 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
101 features · differences first, then sharedSafety25 differ · 27 listed
| Feature | Kia NiroLX FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA 1.5) Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist, Junction Tunring and Direct Oncoming | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Control 2 (SCC 2) | std | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA 1.5) Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist, Junction Tunring and Direct Oncoming | std | — |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | — |
| Dual front advanced airbags | std | — |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | std | — |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist | std | — |
| Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines | std | — |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) | std | — |
| All-speed Traction Control | — | std |
| Blindspot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) | std | — |
| Brake force Assist System (BAS) | std | — |
| Driver's knee airbag | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Break (EPB) with Auto Hold | std | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA 1.5) Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist, Junction Tunring and Direct Oncoming | std | — |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | std | — |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) Door logic type | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | std | std |
| Four-wheel Anti-lock Brakes | std | std |
Infotainment9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Kia NiroLX FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Hands-free with voice recognition | std | — |
| ccNC Lite 12.3-Inch LCD Display with HD Radio®, Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ | std | — |
| Front door speakers (x2) | std | — |
| Kia Connect and Over the Air Updates (OTA) | std | — |
| Rear door speakers (x2) | std | — |
| SiriusXM | std | — |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio controls | std | — |
| Tweeter speakers (x2) | std | — |
| USB-c (Media Input x1, Front Tray Charging x1, Seatback Charging x2) | std | — |
Convenience6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Kia NiroLX FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key with push button start, remote start, panic alarm and liftgate unlock | std | — |
| 12V power outlet (x1): front console | std | — |
| Keyless entry with lock, unlock, panic and remote control | std | — |
| Manual Tailgate | std | — |
| Central door locks: driver and front passenger control | std | — |
| Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection | std | — |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Kia NiroLX FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning, automatic dual-zone with Driver Only mode | std | — |
Seating4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Kia NiroLX FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Second row bench (3 passengers) 60/40 split-folding rear seats | std | — |
| 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat with height adjuster | std | — |
| 6-way manual adjustable passenger seat with height adjuster | std | — |
| Cloth seat trim | std | — |
Interior16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Kia NiroLX FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Cluster: Supervision 4.0" TFT display | std | — |
| Bottle holder integrated into front door trim | std | — |
| Cargo light | std | — |
| Driver seatback pocket | std | — |
| Dual front cupholders | std | — |
| Front console arm rest with storage | std | — |
| Front door pockets | std | — |
| Metal paint inside door handle | std | — |
| Overhead console lamp | std | — |
| Room lamp | std | — |
| Second row arm rest with storage and cup holder | std | — |
| Sunvisor with vanity mirror and extendable | std | — |
| SynTex steering wheel | std | — |
| Day and night rear-view mirror | std | — |
| Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors | std | — |
| Tilt and telescoping steering column | std | — |
Exterior24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Kia NiroLX FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Power folding, heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals | std | — |
| 16-inch Alloy wheels | std | — |
| Black Doot Waistline | std | — |
| Black Side Sill | std | — |
| Black Wheel Arch | std | — |
| Body color Fender | std | — |
| Body-color outside door handles | std | — |
| Body-color outside mirrors | std | — |
| Exhaust System Single Muffler | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) | std | — |
| Low Gloss Black-painted steel wheels, 17 x 7.5 in. | — | std |
| Manual folding outside mirrors | std | — |
| Outside electrically adjustable heated mirrors | std | — |
| P245/75R17 on/off-road black sidewall tires (Nexen Roadian HTX2) | — | std |
| Rear LED combination lights | std | — |
| Side mirror LED Repeater lamps | std | — |
| Solar control and tinted front windows | std | — |
| Tinted, Solar control, Heated, Acoustic windshield | std | — |
| Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | std | — |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| Auto Light Control headlights | std | — |
| Privacy glass (rear doors, rear quarter, back-lite) | std | — |
| Rear-window defroster with timer | std | — |
| LED high-mounted stop lamp (integrated into rear spoiler) | std | — |
Powertrain10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Kia NiroLX FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine | std | — |
| 3.6-Liter Pentastar V-6 Engine (285 hp) | — | std |
| 6-speed Automatic Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) | std | — |
| 850RE Automatic Eight-Speed Overdrive Transmission | — | std |
| D478 Manual Six-Speed with Overdrive Transmission | — | std |
| Drive Mode Select (DMS): ECO or Sport Mode | std | — |
| Engine Stop-Start (ESS) | — | std |
| Idle Stop and Go (ISG) | std | — |
| Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) | std | — |
| NV241 Command-Trac Transfer Case (part-time, 2.72:1 low range) | — | std |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Kia NiroLX FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Electro-hydraulic power steering | — | std |
| High-pressure gas-charged monotube shock absorbers | — | std |
| MacPherson front suspention and Multi-link rear suspension | std | — |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Kia NiroLX FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Luggage net hook | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPKia Niro
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Jeep Wrangler
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia NiroLX FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29,890 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $29,890 – $38,990 5 trims | — 11 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Niro | Wrangler 2dr 4WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 50 | 21 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,350 | $3,200 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Kia Niro or the 2027 Jeep Wrangler?
The Kia Niro wins clearly, 86.6 to 70.9, on fuel & range, safety. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.4 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Niro scores 86.6 and the 2027 Jeep Wrangler 70.9. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Kia Niro or the 2027 Jeep Wrangler?
2027 Kia Niro: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Jeep Wrangler: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Kia Niro and the 2027 Jeep Wrangler?
Where the 2027 Kia Niro wins: it lists 26 standard driver-assist features against 3, is rated 50 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $1,850 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,350 against $3,200). Where the 2027 Jeep Wrangler answers: it makes 285 hp against 104 and turns out 260 lb-ft of torque against 106. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.