Jeep Wrangler vs Kia EV3
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Kia EV3 scores higher, 81 vs 60
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 29 Oct 2026, price 6 Sep 2026
Jeep Wrangler
18 of 27 standard · no option data · 9 no dataFrom
$81,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol I4 Turbo
- Power
- 200kW
- Economy
- 10.2 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 365L
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Kia EV3
17 of 27 standard · no option data · 10 no dataFrom
$47,600
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 150kW
- Energy use
- 12.5 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 460L
Top CarSorted Score, 81 vs 60
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$81,990RRP
- no option data for this car
$47,600RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2-Door
$81,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $356 a week in repayments ($81,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Kia EV3 Air Standard Range
$47,600
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $197 a week in repayments ($47,600 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Kia EV3 starts $34,390 lower on RRP.
The Kia EV3 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Jeep Wrangler does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$197/wk(≈$854/mo)
Estimate on the Kia EV3 at $47,600 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Kia EV3Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the Jeep Wrangler a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 5 of 10 key systems on the Jeep Wrangler and 6 on the Kia EV3.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Jeep Wrangler
- REC-006656 · published 2 Jul 2026Wrangler / Gladiator: EHPS pump connector can overheat and start a fireYear range on the notice: 2020 - 2024
- REC-000743 · published 23 Jan 2020The transmission harness may have insufficient clearance to the catalytic converter.Year range on the notice: 2017 - 2020
- REC-000742 · published 23 Jan 2020The transmission harness may have insufficient clearance to the catalytic converter.Year range on the notice: 2017 - 2020
- 4 more on the model page.
Kia EV3
- REC-006557 · published 6 Mar 2026Due to a software error, the Instrument Cluster may display a blank screen or may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2025
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
58.3kWh usableEstimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Jeep Wrangler features a 8.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Kia EV3 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Jeep Wrangler stands out with heated front seats, Alpine audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Kia EV3. The Kia EV3 counters with wireless charging and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Jeep Wrangler gets leather upholstery while the Kia EV3 offers cloth. Climate control is 1-zone in the Jeep Wrangler and 2-zone in the Kia EV3.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Jeep Wrangler uses a Petrol I4 Turbo producing 200kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.3 seconds.
The Kia EV3 responds with a Electric making 150kW and 283Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.5 seconds.
The Jeep Wrangler has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Kia EV3 is 1.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Jeep Wrangler measures 4,334mm long on a 2,459mm wheelbase, 34mm longer than the Kia EV3 at 4,300mm (2,680mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia EV3 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 365L in the Jeep Wrangler and 460L in the Kia EV3, giving the Kia EV3 a 95L advantage. The Kia EV3 seats 5 vs 4.
For towing, the Jeep Wrangler leads with a 1,497kg braked capacity vs 500kg. That 997kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Jeep Wrangler's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 10.0 m against 10.4 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Jeep Wrangler costs about $2,907 a year (10.2 L/100km) and electricity for the Kia EV3 about $600 a year (12.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Wrangler) and 7 years / Unlimited (Kia EV3). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Jeep Wrangler), no data (Kia EV3).
Where each one leads
The Jeep Wrangler: more power (200kW against 150kW) and the higher braked towing limit (1,497kg against 500kg).
The Kia EV3: the lower starting price ($47,600 against $81,990), the bigger boot with the seats up (460L against 365L) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).
The Verdict
Kia EV3 scores higher, 81 vs 60
The Kia EV3 scores 81 to the Jeep Wrangler's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Kia EV3 ahead by 27 points), value (Kia EV3 ahead by 24 points). Boot space with the seats up: 365L in the Jeep Wrangler, 460L in the Kia EV3. Warranty: 5 years on the Jeep Wrangler, 7 on the Kia EV3.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$197/wk(≈$854/mo)
Estimate on the Kia EV3 at $47,600 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Kia EV3Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Jeep Wrangler and Kia EV3?
The Kia EV3 is the cheapest at $47,600 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Jeep Wrangler by $34,390.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Kia EV3 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Jeep Wrangler, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Kia EV3 has the largest boot at 460L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Jeep Wrangler has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,497kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Kia EV3 has the longest warranty at 7 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Jeep Wrangler makes the most power at 200kW. The Kia EV3 is quickest to 100km/h in 7.5s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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