Head-to-head
2027 Jeep Compass vs 2027 Kia Sportage
The Kia Sportage wins clearly, 98.5 to 76.2, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Compass is ahead on performance.
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2027 Jeep Compass
The 2027 Jeep Compass is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV. The most efficient version, the Compass 4WD, is EPA-rated at 24 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no rec…
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A2027 Kia Sportage
The 2027 Kia Sportage is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sport…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Kia Sportage
Clear winThe Kia Sportage wins clearly, 98.5 to 76.2, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Compass is ahead on performance.
Fuel & range 2027 Kia Sportage leads by 42
Safety 2027 Kia Sportage leads by 23
Space & cargo 2027 Kia Sportage leads by 21.7
| Category · weight | 2027 Jeep Compassoverall 76.2 | 2027 Kia Sportageoverall 98.5 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 58 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 77 | 100 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 78.3 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 91.5 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 76.2 | 98.5 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Jeep Compass: base trim Sport AWD · Kia Sportage: base trim LX FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Kia Sportage wins
- It lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 3.
- It costs $1,100 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,500 against $2,600).
- It is rated 41 combined against 24 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2027 Jeep Compass answers
- It turns out 221 lb-ft of torque against 178.
- It makes 200 hp against 187.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
48 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Jeep CompassSport AWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $28,990 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,995 cc | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Inline Turbo DOHC | 2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 187 hp |
| Torque | 221 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 21 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 24 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.73 | 3.648 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.1 in |
| Overall height | 64.6 in | 65.4 in |
| Overall length | 173 in | 184 in |
| Overall width | 73.8 in | 73.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104 in | 109 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 59.8 cu-ft | 69.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 27.2 cu-ft | 36.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 127 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.2 in | 39.6 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.5 in | 39.4 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 38.3 in | 41.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,620 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,620 lbs | 3,434 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 4,740 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut, coil springs, flat front steel crossmember, high-strength steel double shell lower control stabilizer bar | McPherson strut |
| Rear suspension type | Chapman strut, high-strength steel links, isolated steel rear cradle, coil springs, stabilizer bar | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power rack and pinion | Column Type - Motor Driver Power Steering (MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 18.2 ft | 19.3 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 305 mm | 320 mm |
| Front brake type | vented rotor, single-piston floating caliper | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric motor | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 278 mm | 300 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid rotor, single-piston floating caliper | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | — | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 7 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 225/60R17 BSW All-season | 235/65R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 13.5 gal | 14.3 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 56.7 in | 57.5 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.1 in | 55.6 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
145 features · differences first, then sharedSafety36 differ · 38 listed
| Feature | Jeep CompassSport AWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance Fusion+ with Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection and Direct Oncoming Detection and Avoidance | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA2) | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (SCC with S&G) | — | std |
| Blind-spot View Monitor (BVM) | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA) | — | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | — | std |
| Dual front advanced airbags | — | std |
| Front seat-mounted side air bags | — | std |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | — | std |
| Navigation based Smart Cruise Control Curve (NSCC-C) | — | std |
| Parking Collision Avoidance - Reverse (PCA-R) | — | std |
| Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines | — | std |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Leading Vehicle Departure Alert | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear (PDW-F/R) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear (PDW-F/R) | — | std |
| Rear seat-mounted side airbags | — | std |
| Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | — | std |
| Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) | — | std |
| Blind Spot-Collision Warning (BCW) | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold | — | std |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Fusion+ with Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection and Direct Oncoming Detection and Avoidance | — | std |
| Height adjustable up/down headrests | — | std |
| Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors | — | std |
| High-Beam Assist (HBA) | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA) | — | std |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | — | std |
| Impact sensing auto door unlock | — | std |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | — | std |
| Parking brake type: Electric motor | std | — |
| Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) | — | std |
| Speed sensing auto door locks | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) High-Line | — | std |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | std |
Infotainment12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Jeep CompassSport AWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, SAT, HD Radio, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Andriod Auto (ccNC Lite) | — | std |
| 12.3-inch touchscreen navigation with Satellite Radio, Kia Connect, HD Radio, Voice Recognition, Wi-Fi, Map OTA, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (ccNC Navigation) | — | std |
| 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters) | — | std |
| Bluetooth phone and streaming audio hands-free | — | std |
| Center speaker (front x1) | — | std |
| Front USB c-type charging and connection (x1) | — | std |
| Harman Kardon Premium Audio system | — | std |
| Paddle shifters | — | std |
| Rear USB c-type chargers (x2 ports rear console) | — | std |
| Steering wheel mounted audio controls | — | std |
| Subwoofer speaker (front x1) | — | std |
| Wireless phone charging pad with integrated cooling fan | — | std |
Convenience8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Jeep CompassSport AWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Height adjustable Smart power liftgate | — | std |
| Digital Key 2.0 Premium | — | std |
| Smart Key with Push Button Start with burglar alarm and panic function | — | std |
| 12V power outlet (console x1, cargo x1) | — | std |
| Power window with one-touch auto up/down (driver window) | — | std |
| Powered front and rear windows | — | std |
| Driver and Passenger's central door lock | — | std |
| Power windows with front one-touch auto up/down and safety | — | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Jeep CompassSport AWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd row air vents | — | std |
| Dual-zone full automatic temperature control (FATC) | — | std |
| Automatic defog system | — | std |
Seating11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Jeep CompassSport AWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way lumbar support | — | std |
| Heated front seats | — | std |
| SynTex premium artificial leather seating | — | std |
| 2-position Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirrors | — | std |
| 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat | — | std |
| 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way lumbar support | — | std |
| 4-way manual adjustable front passenger seat | — | std |
| Cloth seating | — | std |
| Front passenger seatback pockets | — | std |
| Rear 60:40 folding with recline | — | std |
| Rear center padded armrest with cup holders | — | std |
Interior15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Jeep CompassSport AWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Day and night rear-view mirror | — | std |
| Door pocket bottle holder | — | std |
| Extendable sunvisor | — | std |
| Hydrographic wood center fascia | — | std |
| Leather wrapped steering wheel | — | std |
| Metal paint center fascia | — | std |
| Metal paint inside door handle | — | std |
| Padded front center armrest with storage box and cupholders | — | std |
| Soft PVC Trans gearshift knob | — | std |
| Soft-touch crashpad | — | std |
| Tilt and telescopic steering column | — | std |
| Illuminated sunvisor mirrors | — | std |
| Front passenger seatback pockets | — | std |
| LED luggage lamp | — | std |
| LED map lamp | — | std |
Exterior30 differ · 30 listed
| Feature | Jeep CompassSport AWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Panoramic sunroof with power shade | — | std |
| Power folding outside mirrors | — | std |
| 18-inch Alloy wheels | — | std |
| Acoustic Laminated Windshield | — | std |
| Black radiator grille with silver trim | — | std |
| Body Style: SUV | std | — |
| Body-color outside mirrors | — | std |
| Front variable intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| Gloss black outside mirrors | — | std |
| Gloss black radiator grille with dark trim / Gloss black unique design radiator grille with dark trim | — | std |
| Gloss black window DLO surround | — | std |
| Heated outside mirrors | — | std |
| Heated tailgate glass | — | std |
| Hidden rear tailgate glass wiper | — | std |
| LED daytime running lights (DRL) Amber Type | — | std |
| LED fog light | — | std |
| LED Low Projection and High MFR Beam Low and High Beam, Cube type | — | std |
| LED rear combination lights | — | std |
| Matte black over fender trim | — | std |
| Matte black side sill trim | — | std |
| Power adjustable outside mirrors | — | std |
| Power adjustable outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals | — | std |
| Privacy rear windows (PHEV: Privacy rear windows) | — | std |
| Rear spoiler | — | std |
| Silver finish window DLO surround | — | std |
| Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | — | std |
| Tires: 225/60R17 BSW All-season — Firestone Destination LE2 | std | — |
| Auto light control | — | std |
| Privacy glass (tailgate and rear windows) | — | std |
| LED high mounted stop lamp | — | std |
Powertrain17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Jeep CompassSport AWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| All Wheel Drive (AWD) | — | std |
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | — | std |
| Terrain mode, Snow, Mud, Sand modes (AWD only) | — | std |
| 6-Speed Automatic Transmission | — | std |
| Alternator: 180-amp | std | — |
| Battery: 650-amp (primary) | std | — |
| Eco, Sport and MyDrive | — | std |
| Electric Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) | — | std |
| Emission Controls: Cooled, high-pressure EGR. Close coupled three-way catalytic converters. Engine stop-start (ESS) technology | std | — |
| ENGINE: 2.0-Liter Turbo I-4 Engine — Inline Turbo DOHC, 121.7 cu. in. (1,995 cc), 200 hp (149.14 kW) @ 5,000 rpm, 221 lb.-ft. (300 N•m) @ 1,750-4,250 rpm | std | — |
| EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined): 21 / 29 / 24 | std | — |
| Final Drive Ratio: 3.73 AWD / 4.398 Trailhawk | std | — |
| Jeep Active Drive — Full-time 4x4 mode with active on-demand clutch | std | — |
| Layout: Transverse front engine, 4x4 only | std | — |
| Terrain Response: Unique tuning in all terrain modes | std | — |
| Transmission gear selector - Rotary Dial (Shift-by-wire) | — | std |
| TRANSMISSION: 8F30 Eight-Speed Automatic — Planetary gear train, transverse layout | std | — |
Chassis8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Jeep CompassSport AWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Construction: Steel uniframe | std | — |
| Front Suspension: MacPherson strut, coil springs, flat front steel crossmember, high-strength steel double shell lower control stabilizer bar | std | — |
| Ground Clearance: 4x4 8.1 in. (207 mm) / Trailhawk 4x4 8.6 in. (219 mm) | std | — |
| McPherson strut front suspension | — | std |
| Multi-link rear suspension | — | std |
| Rear Suspension: Chapman strut, high-strength steel links, isolated steel rear cradle, coil springs, stabilizer bar | std | — |
| Shock Absorber Type: Gas | — | std |
| Steering Type: Electric power rack and pinion | std | — |
Cargo3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Jeep CompassSport AWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-level cargo floor | — | std |
| Luggage net hook | — | std |
| Towing: Up to 2,000 lbs. (when properly equipped) | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPJeep Compass
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Kia Sportage
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (1), Engine (1), Power Train (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Jeep CompassSport AWD | Kia SportageLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $28,990 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 6 trims | $28,990 – $47,390 18 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | PHEV, HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Compass 4WD | Sportage Hybrid FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 24 | 41 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,600 | $1,500 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Jeep Compass or the 2027 Kia Sportage?
The Kia Sportage wins clearly, 98.5 to 76.2, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Compass is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Sportage scores 98.5 and the 2027 Jeep Compass 76.2. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Jeep Compass or the 2027 Kia Sportage?
2027 Jeep Compass: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Kia Sportage: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Jeep Compass and the 2027 Kia Sportage?
Where the 2027 Kia Sportage wins: it lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 3, costs $1,100 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,500 against $2,600), and is rated 41 combined against 24 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2027 Jeep Compass answers: it turns out 221 lb-ft of torque against 178 and makes 200 hp against 187. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.