2021 Jeep Compass vs 2021 Kia Seltos

2021 Jeep Compass

2021 Kia Seltos

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80th Anniversary 4x4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Compass 80th Anniversary 4x4	22	30	$29,094	$29,715
Compass 80th Anniversary FWD	22	31	$27,669	$28,215
Compass Altitude 4x4	22	30	$26,909	$27,415
Compass Altitude FWD	22	31	$25,484	$25,915
Compass Freedom 4x4	22	30	$25,136	$25,415
Compass Latitude 4x4	22	30	$26,909	$27,415
Compass Latitude FWD	22	31	$25,484	$25,915
Compass Limited 4x4	22	30	$30,139	$30,815
Compass Limited FWD	22	31	$28,714	$29,315
Compass Sport 4x4	22	30	$25,136	$25,415
Compass Sport FWD	22	31	$23,703	$23,915
Compass Trailhawk 4x4	22	30	$30,139	$30,815

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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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,094

$24,502

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,715

$25,390

Monthly Payment Estimate

$495 / month

$423 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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.

TCC Likes

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

Attractive looks
Standard all-wheel drive on base models
Relatively low price

TCC Dislikes

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

Base versions skip automatic braking
Some cheaper trim pieces
7-speed automatic has its issues

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

54.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.8

41.4

Front Hip Room (in)

54.1

53.5

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

39.2

38.5

Second Hip Room (in)

49.2

52.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.7

55.5

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

38.4

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

64.8

63.6

Liftover Height (in)

29.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.3

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

103.8

103.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.8

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

60.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.2

7.3

Length, Overall (in)

173

172

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

27.2

26.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

38.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

27.2

26.6

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

42.1

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

27.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

59.8

62.8

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)

13.5

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.3

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/45HR19

P215/55HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

TPS

Front Tire Size

P235/45HR19

P215/55HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TPS

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

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3327

3087

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

120

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

175 @ 3900

132 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

EDE

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

180 @ 6400

146 @ 6200

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.73

6.05

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

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

2.82

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

Trans Order Code

DFH

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.38

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

2.68 - 0.39

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jeep Compass

Kia Seltos

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

7.1

6.2

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 Jeep Compass

2021 Compass selection improving
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2021 Kia Seltos

2021 Seltos is available
Lease: From $189 per month for 36 months
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Finance: From 0.9% APR for 66 months

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