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Gladiator vs Sportage 2024(plug-IN Hybrid Awd)

Jeep · Kia

1/4 Mile winner
Sportage 2024(plug-IN Hybrid Awd)
Beats the Gladiator by 0.16s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Sportage 2024(plug-IN Hybrid Awd) beats the Gladiator comfortably, finishing 0.16 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Sportage 2024(plug-IN Hybrid Awd) thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
285 hp
261 hp
0–100 km/h
8.1s
7.9s
Top speed
177 km/h
180 km/h
Engine
3.6L V6 Pentastar Gasoline
I4 + ELECTRIC
Fuel
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Torque
353 Nm
350 Nm
Price
$38,775
$42,000

Simulated race times

Distance
Gladiator
Sportage 2024(plug-IN Hybrid Awd)
100 m
7.049s
6.987s
1/8 mile
10.517s
10.419s
1/4 mile
16.035s
15.872s
1 km
29.606s
29.259s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Gladiator is $38,775 vs $42,000 for the Sportage 2024(plug-IN Hybrid Awd) — a $3,225 gap. Power: Gladiator makes 24 hp more (285 vs 261). 0–100 km/h: Sportage 2024(plug-IN Hybrid Awd) is 0.20s quicker (8.1s vs 7.9s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the Gladiator or the Sportage 2024(plug-IN Hybrid Awd)?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Sportage 2024(plug-IN Hybrid Awd) is faster, beating the Gladiator by 0.16 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Gladiator vs the Sportage 2024(plug-IN Hybrid Awd)?

The Gladiator hits 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds, while the Sportage 2024(plug-IN Hybrid Awd) does it in 7.9 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Gladiator produces 285 hp; the Sportage 2024(plug-IN Hybrid Awd) produces 261 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Gladiator tops out at 177 km/h, and the Sportage 2024(plug-IN Hybrid Awd) reaches 180 km/h.

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