2019 Jeep Compass vs 2019 Kia Sportage

2019 Jeep Compass

2019 Kia Sportage

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Altitude 4x4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Compass Altitude 4x4	22	30	$24,899	$25,345
Compass Altitude FWD	22	31	$24,899	$25,345
Compass High Altitude 4x4	22	30	$29,223	$29,945
Compass High Altitude FWD	22	31	$27,813	$28,445
Compass Latitude 4x4	22	31	$24,899	$25,345
Compass Latitude FWD	22	31	$24,899	$25,345
Compass Latitude w/Sun/Wheel Pkg FWD	22	31	$24,899	$25,345
Compass Limited 4x4	22	30	$29,223	$29,945
Compass Limited FWD	22	31	$27,813	$28,445
Compass Sport 4x4	22	31	$23,372	$23,595
Compass Sport FWD	23	32	$21,955	$22,095
Compass Trailhawk 4x4	22	30	$28,753	$29,445
Compass Upland Edition 4x4	22	30	$23,372	$23,595

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EX AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sportage EX AWD	21	25	$26,718	$28,100
Sportage EX FWD	22	29	$25,270	$26,600
Sportage LX AWD	21	25	$24,248	$25,250
Sportage LX FWD	23	30	$22,800	$23,750
Sportage SX Turbo AWD	20	23	$32,893	$34,600
Sportage SX Turbo FWD	21	26	$31,446	$33,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,899

$26,718

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,345

$28,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$422 / month

$468 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.2

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6.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Jeep Compass stays true to the brand’s off-road formula, but bends toward usability rather than capability.

The handsome, capable 2019 Kia Sportage does many things well; gas mileage isn’t one of them.

TCC Likes

Handsome exterior
Generous, standard 7.0-inch touchscreen
Rugged Trailhawk option

Distinctive styling
Great ride and handling
Optional turbo power

TCC Dislikes

Indecisive 9-speed automatic
Active safety features a spend-up option
Mixed crash-test scores

Lousy fuel economy
Styling not for everyone
So-so visibility

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

39.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.6

98.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.8

41.5

Front Hip Room (in)

54.1

54.3

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

38.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

39.2

39.3

Second Hip Room (in)

49.2

51.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.7

57.1

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.2

6.8

Length, Overall (in)

173

176.4

Height, Overall (in)

64.8

65.2

Liftover Height (in)

29.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.3

Wheelbase (in)

103.8

105.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.8

Track Width, Front (in)

60.7

63.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

59.8

60.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

27.2

30.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

38.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

27.2

30.7

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

42.1

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

27.2

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.5

16.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.3

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TWL

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55HR18

P235/55HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

TWL

Front Tire Size

P225/55HR18

P235/55HR18

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

165

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

1650

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

1650

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

1650

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

165

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3327

3448

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

Engine

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

175 @ 3900

175 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

EDE

Displacement

2.4 L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

180 @ 6400

181 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.21

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.73

3.19

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.80

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.81

3.38

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

2.64

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

Trans Order Code

DFH

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.38

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jeep Compass

Kia Sportage

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Strut

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Strut

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

7.0

7.7

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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