Gladiator vs Sportage PHEV
Jeep · Kia
1/4 Mile winner
Sportage PHEV
Beats the Gladiator by 0.09s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Sportage PHEV beats the Gladiator by a hair, finishing 0.09 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Sportage PHEV thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
285 hp
261 hp
0–100 km/h
8.1s
8s
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
$41,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Gladiator
Sportage PHEV
100 m
7.049s
7.025s
1/8 mile
10.517s
10.473s
1/4 mile
16.035s
15.946s
1 km
29.606s
29.362s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Gladiator is $38,775 vs $41,000 for the Sportage PHEV — a $2,225 gap. Power: Gladiator makes 24 hp more (285 vs 261).
FAQ
Which is faster, the Gladiator or the Sportage PHEV?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Sportage PHEV is faster, beating the Gladiator by 0.09 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Gladiator vs the Sportage PHEV?
The Gladiator hits 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds, while the Sportage PHEV does it in 8 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Gladiator produces 285 hp; the Sportage PHEV produces 261 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Gladiator tops out at 177 km/h, and the Sportage PHEV reaches 180 km/h.
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