Jeep Compass vs Kia Sportage (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,065

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Compass Latitude 4WD vs Sportage LX FWD
Measure	Compass	Sportage	Winner
MSRP + destination	$31,350	$30,285	Sportage
Horsepower	200 hp	187 hp	Compass
Torque	221 lb-ft	178 lb-ft	Compass
MPG combined	26 mpg	28 mpg	Sportage
Cargo, max	59.8 cu ft	74.1 cu ft	Sportage
Cargo, seats up	27.2 cu ft	39.6 cu ft	Sportage
Rear legroom	38.3 in	41.3 in	Sportage
Front legroom	41.8 in	41.4 in	About the same
Length	173.4 in	183.5 in to 184.3 in	N/A
Width	70.9 in to 73.8 in	73.4 in	N/A
Curb weight	3,620 lb	3,618 lb	Not scored
Towing	2,000 lb	1,653 lb to 2,500 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	8.1 in	7.1 in	Compass
0-60 mph	7.1 s estimate	8.1 s estimate	Compass
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	5 yr / 60,000 mi	Sportage

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Compass Latitude 4WD $29,550	Sportage LX FWD $28,790	$760
Sportage LX FWD $28,790	Compass 85th Anniversary 4x4 $29,550	$760

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Sportage costs $1,698 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Sportage wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.