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Sportage 2024(plug-IN Hybrid Awd) vs Gladiator

Kia · Jeep

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

Simulated race times

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

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 (261 vs 285). 0–100 km/h: Sportage 2024(plug-IN Hybrid Awd) is 0.20s quicker (7.9s vs 8.1s).

FAQ

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

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 Sportage 2024(plug-IN Hybrid Awd) vs the Gladiator?

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

How much horsepower does each car have?

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

What are the top speeds?

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

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