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Jeep Compass vs Kia EV5 comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Compass or Kia EV5?

Jeep Compass vs Kia EV5: Key differences

Jeep Compass

2.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter

Kia EV5

  • very slightly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Compass

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Jeep Compass is slightly cheaper – starting at 34,200 £ , while the Kia EV5 costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,220 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV5 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 16.9 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the Jeep Compass. That’s a difference of about 0.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV5 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 30 km more than the Jeep Compass.

EV5

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Jeep Compass offers barely more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Compass is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Kia EV5 takes 8.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Compass delivers slightly more torque with 345 Nm compared to 295 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Compass

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Jeep Compass is markedly lighter – 1,667 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 402 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jeep Compass is clearly ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £34,200
Compass

Jeep Compass

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 95 - 500 km
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Jeep Compass

The Jeep Compass packs classic Jeep styling with a surprisingly composed demeanor, equally at home turning heads in the city or tackling a weekend dirt track. Inside it's a pragmatic, user-friendly compact SUV that prioritizes comfort and versatility — a smart pick if you want a dose of adventure without giving up everyday sense.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,200 - 43,200 £
Price
39,400 - 44,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 - 17.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
95 - 500 km
Electric Range
505 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
74 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,667 - 2,198 kg
Curb weight
2,069 kg
Trunk capacity
550 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,552 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,675 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,561 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
511 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Max Speed
180 - 188 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Torque
295 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,596 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Kia
Is the Jeep Compass offered with different drivetrains?

The Jeep Compass is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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