Head-to-head
2027 Jeep Wrangler vs 2027 Kia Sportage
The Kia Sportage wins clearly, 94.1 to 76.8, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on performance.
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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 …
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The 2027 Kia Sportage is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sport…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Kia Sportage
Clear winThe Kia Sportage wins clearly, 94.1 to 76.8, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on performance.
Fuel & range 2027 Kia Sportage leads by 48.5
Safety 2027 Kia Sportage leads by 23
Performance 2027 Jeep Wrangler leads by 30.9
| Category · weight | 2027 Kia Sportageoverall 94.1 | 2027 Jeep Wrangleroverall 76.8 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 51.5 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 77 | ||||||||||||
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 & cargow 2 | 98.6 | 91.1 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 69.1 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 94.1 | 76.8 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Kia Sportage: base trim LX FWD · Jeep Wrangler: base trim Sport 2-door 4WD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Kia Sportage wins
- It lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 3.
- It is rated 41 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,550 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,650 against $3,200).
Where the 2027 Jeep Wrangler answers
- It makes 285 hp against 187.
- It turns out 260 lb-ft of torque against 178.
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 SportageLX FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $28,990 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2,497 cc | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection (GDI) 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 | 187 hp | 285 hp |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 25 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 28 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 33 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.648 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic | manual |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in | 9.7 in |
| Overall height | 65.4 in | 73.6 in |
| Overall length | 184 in | 167 in |
| Overall width | 73.4 in | 73.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 109 in | 96.8 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 69.3 cu-ft | 72.4 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 36.6 cu-ft | 31.7 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 104 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 4 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | 40.8 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.4 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | — | 40.3 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | 41.3 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | — | 35.7 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 4,003 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,434 lbs | 4,003 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,740 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | McPherson strut | Solid axle, link coil, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link | Solid axle, link coil, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Column Type - Motor Driver Power Steering (MDPS) | Electro-hydraulic power |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.3 ft | 32.7 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 320 mm | 330 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | vented rotor |
| Parking brake type | epb | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 300 mm | 328 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid rotor |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | 7 in | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/65R17 | P245/75R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.3 gal | 17.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.5 in | 55.8 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.6 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
136 features · differences first, then sharedSafety36 differ · 38 listed
| Feature | Kia SportageLX FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance Fusion+ with Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection and Direct Oncoming Detection and Avoidance | std | — |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA2) | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (SCC with S&G) | std | — |
| Blind-spot View Monitor (BVM) | std | — |
| Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA) | std | — |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | — |
| Dual front advanced airbags | std | — |
| Front seat-mounted side air bags | std | — |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | std | — |
| Navigation based Smart Cruise Control Curve (NSCC-C) | std | — |
| Parking Collision Avoidance - Reverse (PCA-R) | std | — |
| Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines | std | — |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | std | — |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Leading Vehicle Departure Alert | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear (PDW-F/R) | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear (PDW-F/R) | std | — |
| Rear seat-mounted side airbags | std | — |
| Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | std | — |
| Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) | std | — |
| All-speed Traction Control | — | std |
| Blind Spot-Collision Warning (BCW) | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold | std | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Fusion+ with Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection and Direct Oncoming Detection and Avoidance | std | — |
| Height adjustable up/down headrests | std | — |
| Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors | std | — |
| High-Beam Assist (HBA) | std | — |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA) | std | — |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | std | — |
| Impact sensing auto door unlock | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | std | — |
| Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) | std | — |
| Speed sensing auto door locks | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) High-Line | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | std | std |
| Four-wheel Anti-lock Brakes | std | std |
Infotainment12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Kia SportageLX FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, SAT, HD Radio, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Andriod Auto (ccNC Lite) | std | — |
| 12.3-inch touchscreen navigation with Satellite Radio, Kia Connect, HD Radio, Voice Recognition, Wi-Fi, Map OTA, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (ccNC Navigation) | std | — |
| 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters) | std | — |
| Bluetooth phone and streaming audio hands-free | std | — |
| Center speaker (front x1) | std | — |
| Front USB c-type charging and connection (x1) | std | — |
| Harman Kardon Premium Audio system | std | — |
| Paddle shifters | std | — |
| Rear USB c-type chargers (x2 ports rear console) | std | — |
| Steering wheel mounted audio controls | std | — |
| Subwoofer speaker (front x1) | std | — |
| Wireless phone charging pad with integrated cooling fan | std | — |
Convenience8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Kia SportageLX FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Height adjustable Smart power liftgate | std | — |
| Digital Key 2.0 Premium | std | — |
| Smart Key with Push Button Start with burglar alarm and panic function | std | — |
| 12V power outlet (console x1, cargo x1) | std | — |
| Power window with one-touch auto up/down (driver window) | std | — |
| Powered front and rear windows | std | — |
| Driver and Passenger's central door lock | std | — |
| Power windows with front one-touch auto up/down and safety | std | — |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Kia SportageLX FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd row air vents | std | — |
| Dual-zone full automatic temperature control (FATC) | std | — |
| Automatic defog system | std | — |
Seating11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Kia SportageLX FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way lumbar support | std | — |
| Heated front seats | std | — |
| SynTex premium artificial leather seating | std | — |
| 2-position Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirrors | std | — |
| 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat | std | — |
| 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way lumbar support | std | — |
| 4-way manual adjustable front passenger seat | std | — |
| Cloth seating | std | — |
| Front passenger seatback pockets | std | — |
| Rear 60:40 folding with recline | std | — |
| Rear center padded armrest with cup holders | std | — |
Interior15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Kia SportageLX FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Day and night rear-view mirror | std | — |
| Door pocket bottle holder | std | — |
| Extendable sunvisor | std | — |
| Hydrographic wood center fascia | std | — |
| Leather wrapped steering wheel | std | — |
| Metal paint center fascia | std | — |
| Metal paint inside door handle | std | — |
| Padded front center armrest with storage box and cupholders | std | — |
| Soft PVC Trans gearshift knob | std | — |
| Soft-touch crashpad | std | — |
| Tilt and telescopic steering column | std | — |
| Illuminated sunvisor mirrors | std | — |
| Front passenger seatback pockets | std | — |
| LED luggage lamp | std | — |
| LED map lamp | std | — |
Exterior30 differ · 30 listed
| Feature | Kia SportageLX FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Panoramic sunroof with power shade | std | — |
| Power folding outside mirrors | std | — |
| 18-inch Alloy wheels | std | — |
| Acoustic Laminated Windshield | std | — |
| Black radiator grille with silver trim | std | — |
| Body-color outside mirrors | std | — |
| Front variable intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| Gloss black outside mirrors | std | — |
| Gloss black radiator grille with dark trim / Gloss black unique design radiator grille with dark trim | std | — |
| Gloss black window DLO surround | std | — |
| Heated outside mirrors | std | — |
| Heated tailgate glass | std | — |
| Hidden rear tailgate glass wiper | std | — |
| LED daytime running lights (DRL) Amber Type | std | — |
| LED fog light | std | — |
| LED Low Projection and High MFR Beam Low and High Beam, Cube type | std | — |
| LED rear combination lights | std | — |
| Low Gloss Black-painted steel wheels, 17 x 7.5 in. | — | std |
| Matte black over fender trim | std | — |
| Matte black side sill trim | std | — |
| P245/75R17 on/off-road black sidewall tires (Nexen Roadian HTX2) | — | std |
| Power adjustable outside mirrors | std | — |
| Power adjustable outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals | std | — |
| Privacy rear windows (PHEV: Privacy rear windows) | std | — |
| Rear spoiler | std | — |
| Silver finish window DLO surround | std | — |
| Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | std | — |
| Auto light control | std | — |
| Privacy glass (tailgate and rear windows) | std | — |
| LED high mounted stop lamp | std | — |
Powertrain12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Kia SportageLX FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| All Wheel Drive (AWD) | std | — |
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | std | — |
| Terrain mode, Snow, Mud, Sand modes (AWD only) | std | — |
| 3.6-Liter Pentastar V-6 Engine (285 hp) | — | std |
| 6-Speed Automatic Transmission | std | — |
| 850RE Automatic Eight-Speed Overdrive Transmission | — | std |
| D478 Manual Six-Speed with Overdrive Transmission | — | std |
| Eco, Sport and MyDrive | std | — |
| Electric Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) | std | — |
| Engine Stop-Start (ESS) | — | std |
| NV241 Command-Trac Transfer Case (part-time, 2.72:1 low range) | — | std |
| Transmission gear selector - Rotary Dial (Shift-by-wire) | std | — |
Chassis5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Kia SportageLX FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Electro-hydraulic power steering | — | std |
| High-pressure gas-charged monotube shock absorbers | — | std |
| McPherson strut front suspension | std | — |
| Multi-link rear suspension | std | — |
| Shock Absorber Type: Gas | std | — |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Kia SportageLX FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-level cargo floor | std | — |
| Luggage net hook | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPKia Sportage
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (1), Engine (1), Power Train (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Jeep Wrangler
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia SportageLX FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $28,990 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $28,990 – $47,390 18 trims | — 11 trims |
| Powertrains | PHEV, HEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Sportage Hybrid FWD | Wrangler 2dr 4WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 41 | 21 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,650 | $3,200 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Kia Sportage or the 2027 Jeep Wrangler?
The Kia Sportage wins clearly, 94.1 to 76.8, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Sportage scores 94.1 and the 2027 Jeep Wrangler 76.8. 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 Sportage or the 2027 Jeep Wrangler?
2027 Kia Sportage: 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 Sportage and the 2027 Jeep Wrangler?
Where the 2027 Kia Sportage wins: it lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 3, is rated 41 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $1,550 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,650 against $3,200). Where the 2027 Jeep Wrangler answers: it makes 285 hp against 187 and turns out 260 lb-ft of torque against 178. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.