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Jeep Compass vs Kia EV9 comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 508 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 54,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Compass or Kia EV9?

Jeep Compass vs Kia EV9: Key differences

Jeep Compass

2.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Kia EV9

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • somewhat more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Compass

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Jeep Compass is considerably cheaper – starting at 34,200 £ , while the Kia EV9 costs 54,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,962 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Jeep Compass is a bit more efficient: consuming 17.5 kWh/100km compared to 19.5 kWh/100km for the Kia EV9. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV9 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 563 km, about 63 km more than the Jeep Compass.

EV9

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia EV9 offers considerably more power – delivering 508 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 283 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV9 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Jeep Compass takes 8 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Kia EV9 is marginally faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Jeep Compass tops out at 188 km/h. The difference is around 12 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers clearly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 345 Nm. That’s about 395 Nm more.

Compass

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Kia EV9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Jeep Compass is clearly lighter – 1,667 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 725 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Compass offers markedly more boot space – 550 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 217 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Kia EV9 offers markedly more capacity – up to 2,393 L, about 832 L more than the Jeep Compass.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV9 is clearly superior 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 £54,200
EV9

Kia EV9

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 508 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 443 - 563 km
Jeep Compass
Kia EV9

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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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Kia EV9

The Kia EV9 is a bold, boxy electric SUV that looks like it could swallow your luggage and the in‑laws, with an interior that feels more lounge than cockpit and a presence that makes smaller rivals suddenly feel shy. On the road it delivers calm long‑distance composure with enough shove to keep overtakes effortless, and its tech and practicality make it an easy, sensible choice for buyers who want electric without compromise.

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Jeep Compass
Kia EV9

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,200 - 43,200 £
Price
54,200 - 78,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
95 - 500 km
Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Battery Capacity
74 kWh
Battery Capacity
99.8 kWh
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
6 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,667 - 2,198 kg
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Trunk capacity
550 L
Trunk capacity
333 L
Length
4,552 mm
Length
5,015 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,675 mm
Height
1,780 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,561 L
Max trunk capacity
2,318 - 2,393 L
Payload
-
Payload
542 - 615 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
180 - 188 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,596 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Kia
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