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Jeep Compass vs Kia Sportage – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Compass or Kia Sportage?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Sportage has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £, while the Jeep Compass costs 34200 £. That’s a price difference of around 4038 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sportage manages with 5 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the Jeep Compass with 5.80 L. The difference is about 0.80 L per 100 km.

Sportage @ Kia Corporation

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 Sportage has a to a small extent edge – offering 239 HP compared to 213 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Jeep Compass takes 8.50 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Sportage performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 203 km/h, while the Jeep Compass tops out at 188 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Jeep Compass pulls barely noticeable stronger with 345 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Kia Sportage is slight lighter – 1552 kg compared to 1667 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers slight more room – 587 L compared to 550 L. That’s a difference of about 37 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs somewhat better – up to 1776 L, which is about 215 L more than the Jeep Compass.

Who wins the race?

The Kia Sportage proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Kia Sportage is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Sportage @ Kia Corporation

Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 239 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 7.9 L
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Jeep Compass

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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 Sportage

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The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34200 - 43200 £
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 5.9 L
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
17.50 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
500 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
74 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 133 g/km
co2
132 - 180 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1667 - 2198 kg
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Trunk capacity
550 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
4552 mm
Length
4540 mm
Width
1928 mm
Width
1865 mm
Height
1675 mm
Height
1645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1561 L
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Payload
-
Payload
543 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 213 HP
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
180 - 188 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 157 kW
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Kia

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What drivetrain options does the Jeep Compass have?

The Jeep Compass is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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