2021 Hyundai Kona vs 2021 Jeep Compass

2021 Hyundai Kona

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2021 Jeep Compass

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Limited DCT AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Kona Limited DCT AWD	26	29	$26,495	$27,700
Kona Limited DCT FWD	28	32	$25,157	$26,300
Kona NIGHT DCT AWD	26	29	$26,400	$27,600
Kona NIGHT DCT FWD	28	32	$25,061	$26,200
Kona SE Automatic AWD	25	30	$21,257	$21,900
Kona SE Automatic FWD	27	33	$19,899	$20,500
Kona SEL Automatic AWD	25	30	$22,671	$23,700
Kona SEL Automatic FWD	27	33	$21,333	$22,300
Kona SEL Plus Automatic AWD	25	30	$24,440	$25,550
Kona SEL Plus Automatic FWD	27	33	$23,101	$24,150
Kona Ultimate DCT AWD	26	29	$28,264	$29,550
Kona Ultimate DCT FWD	28	32	$26,925	$28,150

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80th Anniversary 4x4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Compass 80th Anniversary 4x4	22	30	$29,551	$30,195
Compass 80th Anniversary FWD	22	31	$28,126	$28,695
Compass Altitude 4x4	22	30	$27,394	$27,925
Compass Altitude FWD	22	31	$25,969	$26,425
Compass Freedom 4x4	22	30	$25,690	$25,995
Compass Latitude 4x4	22	30	$27,394	$27,925
Compass Latitude FWD	22	31	$25,969	$26,425
Compass Limited 4x4	22	30	$30,691	$31,395
Compass Limited FWD	22	31	$29,266	$29,895
Compass Sport 4x4	22	30	$25,690	$25,995
Compass Sport FWD	22	31	$24,258	$24,495
Compass Trailhawk 4x4	22	30	$30,691	$31,395

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,495

$29,551

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,700

$30,195

Monthly Payment Estimate

$462 / month

$503 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Hyundai Kona wears like statement jewelry, and drives like a bargain.

The 2021 Jeep Compass skimps on safety and seat comfort, but delivers crossover utility in a compact footprint.

TCC Likes

Squirty handling
Standard automatic emergency braking
Very good infotainment

Sharp-looking sheetmetal
Standard touchscreen with smartphone tech
Capable Trailhawk trim

TCC Dislikes

Busy to the eye
Sluggish off the line
Shifty dual-clutch transmission

Sloppy 9-speed automatic
Sub-par crash test scores
Cramped rear seat

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

53.3

54.1

Second Leg Room (in)

34.6

38.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

52.2

49.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

56.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

38.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

55.1

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

41.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.7

60.3

Wheelbase (in)

102.4

103.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

73.8

Track Width, Front (in)

61.4

60.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.7

8.2

Length, Overall (in)

164

173

Height, Overall (in)

61.6

64.8

Liftover Height (in)

29.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

45.8

59.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

19.2

27.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

19.2

27.2

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

38.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

42.1

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

27.2

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

13.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

36.3

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/45HR18

P235/45HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

TPS

Front Tire Size

P235/45HR18

P235/45HR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

TPS

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3256

3327

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

19 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

19 X 7.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

160

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

195 @ 1500

175 @ 3900

Engine Order Code

EDE

Displacement

1.6 L/97

2.4 L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

175 @ 5500

180 @ 6400

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.17

2.84

Trans Order Code

DFH

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

0.70

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.02

1.38

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.64

4.71

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.58

3.73

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.83

1.91

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.70

3.81

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Kona

Jeep Compass

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.6

7.1

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Hyundai Kona

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2021 Compass still arriving
Lease: From $406 for 36 months
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Finance: From 3.08% APR for 48 months

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