2021 head-to-head · Small SUV
2021 Jeep Cherokee vs Kia Sorento
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2021 Jeep Cherokee (26 MPG) costs about $1,788 a year to fuel and the 2021 Kia Sorento (26 MPG) about $1,788.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Jeep Cherokee
- Kia Sorento
Side by side
| Jeep Cherokee | Kia Sorento | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,788 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,788 |
| 26 MPG | Combined efficiency | 26 MPG |
| 23 MPG | City | 24 MPG |
| 31 MPG | Highway | 29 MPG |
| 345 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 342 g/mi |
| 5/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 5/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 2.5L 4-cyl |
| 9-speed automatic | Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Jeep Cherokee vs Kia Sorento across model years
- Jeep Cherokee
- Kia Sorento
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 92 2021 small SUVs, the Jeep Cherokee ranks 38th and the Kia Sorento 41st for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2021 Jeep Cherokee vs. the Kia Sorento per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,788 for the Jeep Cherokee and $1,788 for the Kia Sorento.
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