Compare 2021 Hyundai Kona vs 2021 Jeep Compass vs 2021 Kia Seltos

2021 Hyundai Kona
#5 in Small SUVs
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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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EX IVT AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Seltos EX IVT AWD 27 31 $24,502 $25,390
Seltos LX IVT AWD 27 31 $21,221 $21,990
Seltos S DCT AWD 25 30 $24,695 $25,590
Seltos S IVT AWD 27 31 $22,765 $23,590
Seltos S IVT FWD 29 34 $21,221 $21,990
Seltos SX DCT AWD 25 30 $26,731 $27,990
Pricing
Invoice Price
$26,495
$29,551
$24,502
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$27,700
$30,195
$25,390
Monthly Payment Estimate
$462 / month
$503 / month
$423 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.3
5.0
5.8
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. The 2021 Kia Seltos combines the practicality of the hatchback Soul in a larger package with the automaker’s low price and superlative warranty.
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Fuel Economy
City
26 mpg 22 mpg 27 mpg
Highway
29 mpg 30 mpg 31 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small SUV 4WD Small SUV 4WD Small SUV 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in)
53.3 54.1 53.5
Second Leg Room (in)
34.6 38.3 38
Front Head Room (in)
38 39.2 38.5
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Second Hip Room (in)
52.2 49.2 52.8
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.5 56.7 55.5
Second Head Room (in)
37.8 38.5 38.4
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.5 55.1 54.7
Front Leg Room (in)
41.5 41.8 41.4
Passenger Volume (ft³)
- 99.6 -
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.7 60.3 62.4
Wheelbase (in)
102.4 103.8 103.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.9 73.8 70.9
Track Width, Front (in)
61.4 60.7 62
Min Ground Clearance (in)
6.7 8.2 7.3
Length, Overall (in)
164 173 172
Height, Overall (in)
61.6 64.8 63.6
Liftover Height (in)
- 29.7 -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
45.8 59.8 62.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
19.2 27.2 26.6
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
19.2 27.2 26.6
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 11 11.2
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12 12 12
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
13.2 13.5 13.2
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.8 36.3 34.8
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P235/45HR18 P235/45HR19 P215/55HR17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA TPS NA
Front Tire Size
P235/45HR18 P235/45HR19 P215/55HR17
Spare Tire Size
NA NA Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA TPS NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3256 3327 3087
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA NA Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7.5 19 X 7.5 17 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA NA Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7.5 19 X 7.5 17 X 7
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130 160 120
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- 500 -
Engine
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI MPI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
195 @ 1500 175 @ 3900 132 @ 4500
Engine Order Code
NA EDE NA
Displacement
1.6 L/97 2.4 L/144 2.0 L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
175 @ 5500 180 @ 6400 146 @ 6200
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
26 22 27
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
27 25 29
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
29 30 31
Transmission
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.17 2.84 -
Trans Order Code
NA DFH NA
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 CVT w/OD
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.81 0.81 -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.64 4.71 2.68 - 0.39
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.58 3.73 6.05
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.83 1.91 -
Trans Type
7 9 1
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85 1.00 -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
4.70 3.81 2.82
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.58 -
Summary
Vehicle Name
Hyundai Kona Jeep Compass Kia Seltos
Body Style
Sport Utility Sport Utility Sport Utility
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Strut Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Strut Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.6 7.1 6.2
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
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2021 Hyundai Kona
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