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Jeep Cherokee XJ or Kia Sportage I (JA/NB)?

1984–2001 vs 1993–2004 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door

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Jeep Cherokee XJ1984–2001 · 3 engines · Sport, Limited, CountrySpecifications →Listings →
Kia Sportage I (JA/NB)1993–2004 · 8 engines · Base, LX, EXSpecifications →Listings →
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Jeep Cherokee XJ1984–2001no listings
Kia Sportage I (JA/NB)1993–2004no listings
Dimensions
Length4,241 mmLength4,135 mm–4,340 mm
Width1,793 mmWidth1,730 mm–1,735 mm
Height1,636 mmHeight1,650 mm
Wheelbase2,578 mmWheelbase2,360 mm–2,650 mm
Ground clearance203 mmGround clearance195 mm–200 mm
Trunk volume1,000 lTrunk volume380 l
Curb weight1,520 kg–1,620 kgCurb weight1,450 kg–1,620 kg
Fuel tank76 lFuel tank55 l–60 l
Engines
Production years1984–2001Production years1993–2004
Body typeSUV 5-doorBody typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door
Number of engines3Number of engines8
Power85–135 kW (116–184 hp)Power46–95 kW (63–129 hp)
Displacement (l)2.5–4.0Displacement (l)2.0–2.2
FuelDiesel, PetrolFuelDiesel, Petrol
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption9.5 l/100 km · 2.5 TDLowest consumption8.9 l/100 km · 2.0 TD
Best 0–100 km/h10 s · 4.0 iBest 0–100 km/h12.5 s · 2.0 16V
Top speed180 km/hTop speed170 km/h
Trim levelsSport · Base
Items in the base trim19 · SportItems in the base trim19 · Base
Items in the top trim28 · LimitedItems in the top trim32 · EX
Equipment · Comfort3 · 2
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats✓5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover—Load Cover✓
Tinted Windows✓Tinted Windows—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 4
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks—Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 4
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels✓
Roof Rails✓Roof Rails—
Tow Hitch—Tow Hitch✓
Low-range Gearbox✓Low-range Gearbox—
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Jeep Cherokee XJ or Kia Sportage I (JA/NB)?

Length: Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) 4,340 mm, Jeep Cherokee XJ 4,241 mm (a 99 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,650 vs 2,578 mm. Boot: 380 vs 1,000 l.

Which uses less fuel — Jeep Cherokee XJ or Kia Sportage I (JA/NB)?

The most frugal Jeep Cherokee XJ uses 9.5 l/100 km (2.5 TD); the most frugal Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) 8.9 l/100 km (2.0 TD).

Which is more powerful — Jeep Cherokee XJ or Kia Sportage I (JA/NB)?

The strongest Jeep Cherokee XJ makes 135 kW (184 hp) (4.0 i); the strongest Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) 95 kW (129 hp) (2.0 16V).

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