Jeep Compass vs Kia Niro (2026)
Niro:
$2,465 less
- Compass
- 61 hp more
- Compass
- 1.8 in more clearance
- Niro
- 27 mpg more
- Niro
- longer warranty
- Measures won
- Tie
- 4 of 10 each
Compass Latitude 4WD vs Niro LX FWD, 2026. Price: MSRP + destination.
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone sourcesources differmodel-level or estimate
| Measure | Compass | Niro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $31,350 | $28,885 | Niro |
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 139 hp | Compass |
| Torque | 221 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | Compass |
| MPG combined | 26 mpg | 53 mpg | Niro |
| Cargo, max | 59.8 cu ft | 22.8 cu ft to 63.7 cu ft | Not listed |
| Cargo, seats up | 27.2 cu ft | 22.8 cu ft | Compass |
| Rear legroom | 38.3 in | 39.8 in | Niro |
| Front legroom | 41.8 in | 41.5 in | About the same |
| Length | 173.4 in | 174.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 70.9 in to 73.8 in | 71.9 in | Not listed |
| Curb weight | 3,620 lb | 3,071 lb to 3,717 lb | Not listed |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 6.3 in | Compass |
| 0-60 mph | 7.1 s estimate | Not listed | Not listed |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | Niro |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. A measure with no value for one car is not counted.
Nearest trims by price
Prices are MSRP + destination where both trims list it.
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Compass Latitude 4WD $31,350 | Niro EX FWD $31,685 | $335 |
| Niro LX FWD $28,885 | Compass Latitude 4WD $31,350 | $2,465 |
Cost to run
Niro costs $8,602 less over 6 years.
- Miles a year
- 12,000
- Gas
- 4.35 a gallon (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026)
- Electricity
- 18.19 cents per kWh (U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026-01..2026-07)
| Cost | Compass | Niro |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $31,350 | $28,885 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,008 | $985 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $12,046 | $5,909 |
| Total, 6 years | $43,396 | $34,794 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Niro wins.
Compass wins if MPG weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Niro | 8% |
| MPG | Niro | 51% |
| Power | Compass | 31% |
| Space | Not listed |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ