Jeep Compass vs Kia Seltos
Overview | |
Years produced2007-Present | Years produced2021-Present |
MSRP$25,900 | MSRP$24,490 |
Listings5708 | Listings2704 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe 2024 Compass Sport carries over last year's major powertrain upgrade without any increase to the base price: $35,995. That's very close to the littlest Jeep, the Renegade, and more than $10,000 below the similarly sized Cherokee (and prices on those last two are from 2023 because both have been discontinued). It's also cheaper than a Ford Escape and many other compact SUVs but without the bargain-bin interior of older Compass models. While upper trims get too pricey for their britches, the base-model Compass we tested provides real value in an era where new-car prices increase every few months. The 2024 Jeep Compass offers good tech and impressive safety features, and it arrives with a sub-$40,000 base MSRP. The Compass still lags behind some of the competition in terms of materials quality and performance. Now in its second year past a 2023 facelift, however, it’s many strides better than older iterations. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Kia Seltos was first introduced for the 2021 model year and instantly made waves in the subcompact SUV segment. It was impressively spacious and offered plenty of headroom and legroom, even for second-row occupants. These were novel concepts in this small crossover segment. The Seltos also delivered plenty of standard features and easy-to-use technology. Three years on, and the Seltos is enjoying its first mid-cycle refresh. Though it’s largely the same Seltos as before, it gains fresh styling as well as updated technology. Such tweaks can go a long way, and automakers endeavour to make unseen changes that contribute to the overall driving experience. The Seltos sits at the bottom of Kia’s SUV line-up below the Sportage, Sorento, and Telluride, and alongside the FWD-only Kia Soul. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 200 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive Train4X4 | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower200 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 200 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque221 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower200 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain4X4 | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space27.2 cu ft | Cargo Space26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3620 lbs | Curb Weight3108 lbs |
Height64.6 in | Height63.4 in |
Length173.4 in | Length172.6 in |
Width80.0 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase103.8 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload1030 lbs | Maximum Payload1104 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2007-Present | 2021-Present |
MSRP | $25,900 | $24,490 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The 2024 Compass Sport carries over last year's major powertrain upgrade without any increase to the base price: $35,995. That's very close to the littlest Jeep, the Renegade, and more than $10,000 below the similarly sized Cherokee (and prices on those last two are from 2023 because both have been discontinued). It's also cheaper than a Ford Escape and many other compact SUVs but without the bargain-bin interior of older Compass models. While upper trims get too pricey for their britches, the base-model Compass we tested provides real value in an era where new-car prices increase every few months. The 2024 Jeep Compass offers good tech and impressive safety features, and it arrives with a sub-$40,000 base MSRP. The Compass still lags behind some of the competition in terms of materials quality and performance. Now in its second year past a 2023 facelift, however, it’s many strides better than older iterations. | The Kia Seltos was first introduced for the 2021 model year and instantly made waves in the subcompact SUV segment. It was impressively spacious and offered plenty of headroom and legroom, even for second-row occupants. These were novel concepts in this small crossover segment. The Seltos also delivered plenty of standard features and easy-to-use technology. Three years on, and the Seltos is enjoying its first mid-cycle refresh. Though it’s largely the same Seltos as before, it gains fresh styling as well as updated technology. Such tweaks can go a long way, and automakers endeavour to make unseen changes that contribute to the overall driving experience. The Seltos sits at the bottom of Kia’s SUV line-up below the Sportage, Sorento, and Telluride, and alongside the FWD-only Kia Soul. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 200 hp I4 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive Train | 4X4 | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 200 hp @ 5000 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 200 hp I4 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque | 221 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 200 hp @ 5000 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X4 | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 27.2 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3620 lbs | 3108 lbs |
Height | 64.6 in | 63.4 in |
Length | 173.4 in | 172.6 in |
Width | 80.0 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1030 lbs | 1104 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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