2025 Jeep Compass vs. 2026 Kia EV9 Review

Picture of the 2025 Jeep Compass

2025 Jeep
Compass

MSRP*: $26,900 to $32,395
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Picture of the 2026 Kia EV9

2026 Kia
EV9

MSRP*: $54,900 to $71,900
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MPG - City 24 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 32 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 59.8 ft3 81.7 ft3
Engine
  • 200-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 201-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 215-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 379-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 200 hp 201 - 379 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 173.4 in 197.2 - 197.4 in
Exterior Width 73.8 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.8 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.8 in
Head Room Front 39.2 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 39.6 - 41.2 in
Rear 38.8 - 39.8 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia EV9 than in the Jeep Compass, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Jeep Compass and the Kia EV9.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Jeep Compass is a better financial choice over the Kia EV9, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Jeep Compass is much slimmer than the Kia EV9, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Jeep Compass, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Kia EV9.

Handling
The Jeep Compass has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Kia EV9, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Kia EV9 is clearly the choice over the Jeep Compass for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Jeep Compass has a lot less horsepower than the Kia EV9.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Jeep Compass does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Kia EV9.

Utility
The Jeep Compass has less seating than the Kia EV9, making the Kia EV9 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Jeep Compass has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia EV9.