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Jeep Compass vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 252 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 46,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Compass or Kia Sorento?

Jeep Compass vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

Jeep Compass

2.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • moderately lighter
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Kia Sorento

  • moderately more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Compass

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Jeep Compass is visibly cheaper – starting at 34,200 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,677 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Compass uses 3 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Kia Sorento with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Jeep Compass offers significantly more range – reaching up to 500 km, about 445 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Sorento

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Sorento offers moderately more power – delivering 252 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 8 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers markedly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 345 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.

Compass

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Jeep Compass is moderately lighter – 1,667 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 188 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers clearly more boot space – 705 L compared to 550 L. That’s a difference of about 155 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries markedly more – 685 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 212 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jeep Compass 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 £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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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 Sorento

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,200 - 43,200 £
Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
95 - 500 km
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,667 - 2,198 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
550 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
472 - 473 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,596 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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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