2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe vs. 2025 Kia EV9 Review

Picture of the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe

2024 Jeep
Grand Cherokee 4xe

MSRP*: $60,490 to $74,670
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Picture of the 2025 Kia EV9

2025 Kia
EV9

MSRP*: $54,900 to $73,900
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MPG - City Info not available Info not available
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 70.8 ft3 81.7 ft3
Engine
  • 375-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 201-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 215-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 379-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 375 hp 201 - 379 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 6,000 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 193.5 in 197.2 - 197.4 in
Exterior Width 77.5 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.8 in
Head Room Front 39.9 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 39.6 - 41.2 in
Rear 38.8 - 39.8 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia EV9 than in the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe and the Kia EV9.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is somewhat more expensive than the Kia EV9.

Dimensions
The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is about the same width as the Kia EV9. When looking at overall length, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Kia EV9.

Handling
The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe has a smaller turning radius than the Kia EV9, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is clearly the choice over the Kia EV9 for pulling heavy loads. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe and the Kia EV9.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Kia EV9.

Utility
The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe has less seating than the Kia EV9, making the Kia EV9 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe has less cargo space than the Kia EV9, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.