Compare 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 $29,551 $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
$29,551
$24,502

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$30,195
$25,390

Monthly Payment Estimate
$503 / month
$423 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
5.0
5.8

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.

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Fuel Economy

City
22 mpg 27 mpg

Highway
30 mpg 31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
Small SUV 4WD Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)
99.6 99.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.1 54.7

Front Leg Room (in)
41.8 41.4

Front Hip Room (in)
54.1 53.5

Passenger Capacity
5 5

Second Leg Room (in)
38.3 38

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 62

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 11.2

Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12 12

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
13.5 13.2

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.3 34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA

Rear Tire Size
P235/45HR19 P215/55HR17

Rear Tire Order Code
TPS NA

Front Tire Size
P235/45HR19 P215/55HR17

Spare Tire Size
NA Compact

Front Tire Order Code
TPS NA

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 Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)
19 X 7.5 17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum 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 NA

Displacement
2.4 L/144 2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
180 @ 6400 146 @ 6200

Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System
Sequential MPI MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
25 29

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
30 31

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22 27

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.73 6.05

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91 -

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.58 -

Trans Type
9 1

Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 -

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.81 2.82

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.84 -

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.70 -

Trans Order Code
DFH NA

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 Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear
Strut Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.1 6.1

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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