2021 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2021 Kia Niro

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What is the main difference between Cherokee and Niro?

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the horsepower, fuel economy, cargo volume, ground shadow size, and height. First of all, the 2021 Jeep Cherokee has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2021 Kia Niro gets 23.8 more mpg. Also, the 2021 Cherokee body is slightly larger than the 2021 Niro, and in addition to that, it's also taller. And finally, the Niro has 6.4 ft² less cargo area behind second-row seats. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.4 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.4 L, Auto, 4WD
  • 1.6 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$26,510
$24,690
Engine
Engine
2.4 L/144
1.6 L/96
Horsepower
Horsepower
180 hp
104 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
22 MPG
46 - 53 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
31 MPG
40 - 48 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
25 MPG
43 - 50 MPG
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.2 in
71.1 in
Length
Length
182 in
171.5 in
Height
Height
65.7 - 66.2 in
60.4 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
106.5 - 106.6 in
106.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
92.5 ft2
84.7 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
37.9 - 39.4 in
40.1 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.1 in
41.7 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
57.6 in
56 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.5 in
39.1 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
40.3 in
37.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
55.1 in
55.2 in

Costs

2021 Jeep Cherokee

2021 Kia Niro

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,200 - $2,700
$1,150 - $1,350
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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