Sportage PHEV vs Gladiator
Kia · Jeep
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
261 hp
285 hp
0–100 km/h
8s
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
$41,000
$38,775
Simulated race times
Distance
Sportage PHEV
Gladiator
100 m
7.025s
7.049s
1/8 mile
10.473s
10.517s
1/4 mile
15.946s
16.035s
1 km
29.362s
29.606s
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 (261 vs 285).
FAQ
Which is faster, the Sportage PHEV or the Gladiator?
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 Sportage PHEV vs the Gladiator?
The Sportage PHEV hits 100 km/h in 8 seconds, while the Gladiator does it in 8.1 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Sportage PHEV produces 261 hp; the Gladiator produces 285 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Sportage PHEV tops out at 180 km/h, and the Gladiator reaches 177 km/h.
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