Jeep Patriot vs Kia Sportage
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Kia Sportage
Overview
| Spec | Jeep PatriotSport | Kia SportageLX |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Sport | LX |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | hybrid |
| Model year | 2017 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Jeep PatriotSport | Kia SportageLX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $18,040 (best) | $30,590 |
| Lowest listing price | $3,899 (best) | $12,275 |
| Median listing price | $6,327 (best) | $33,355 |
| Highest listing price | $11,572 (best) | $43,325 |
| For sale now | 4 | 932 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Jeep PatriotSport | Kia SportageLX |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 25 MPG | 41 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 23 MPG | 40 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 30 MPG | 42 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 13.6 gal | 13.7 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Jeep PatriotSport | Kia SportageLX |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 158 hp | 232 hp (best) |
| Torque | 141 lb-ft | 271 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L (best) | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Jeep PatriotSport | Kia SportageLX |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 (best) | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 63.4 cu ft | 73.7 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs | 2,000 lbs |
| Curb weight | — | 3,598 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in (best) | 7.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 108.5 in (best) |
| Length | 173.8 in | 184.4 in (best) |
| Width | 69.2 in | 73.4 in (best) |
| Height | 65.5 in (best) | 65.4 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Jeep PatriotSport | Kia SportageLX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Jeep Patriot | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sport $18,040 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LX $30,590 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Sport $20,040 MSRP | S $31,290 MSRP |
| 3 | Sport SE $18,835 MSRP | S $32,890 MSRP |
| 4 | Sport SE $20,835 MSRP | EX $32,290 MSRP |
| 5 | 75th Anniversary Edition $21,275 MSRP | EX $33,890 MSRP |
| 6 | 75th Anniversary Edition $22,775 MSRP | X-Line $35,790 MSRP |
| 7 | Latitude $22,540 MSRP | X-Line $40,590 MSRP |
| 8 | Latitude $25,840 MSRP | SX-Prestige $40,690 MSRP |
| 9 | High Altitude Edition $23,685 MSRP | X-Line Prestige $47,390 MSRP |
| 10 | High Altitude Edition $26,985 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
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Jeep Patriot vs Kia Sportage FAQ
- Which is better: 2017 Jeep Patriot or 2027 Kia Sportage?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2017 Jeep Patriot vs 2027 Kia Sportage on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2017 Jeep Patriot or 2027 Kia Sportage?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2017 Jeep Patriot starts lower at $18,040. Live Jeep Patriot listings start at $3,899. Live Kia Sportage listings start at $12,275.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2017 Jeep Patriot or 2027 Kia Sportage?
- The 2017 Jeep Patriot leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (18,040).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2017 Jeep Patriot or 2027 Kia Sportage?
- The 2027 Kia Sportage leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (41).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2017 Jeep Patriot or 2027 Kia Sportage?
- The 2027 Kia Sportage leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (33).
- Which has better horsepower: 2017 Jeep Patriot or 2027 Kia Sportage?
- The 2027 Kia Sportage leads on horsepower in this comparison (268).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2017 Jeep Patriot vs 2027 Kia Sportage?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Jeep Patriot (4/5 NHTSA overall).