2024 Jeep
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2024 Kia
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| MPG - City | 24 MPG | 20 - 23 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 32 MPG | 27 - 31 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 59.8 ft3 | 75.5 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 191 - 281 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs | 2,000 - 4,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 173.4 in | 189.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 73.8 in | 74.8 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.8 in
Rear 38.3 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.2 in
Rear 38.5 in |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento 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 Sorento.
Convenience
The Kia Sorento requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Jeep Compass, making it more convenient to drive.
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 Sorento, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
The Jeep Compass is a little narrower than the Kia Sorento, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot.
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 Sorento.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Kia Sorento 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 Sorento.
Powertrain
The Jeep Compass has much lower torque than the Kia Sorento, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Jeep Compass has less seating than the Kia Sorento, making the Kia Sorento the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Jeep Compass has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia Sorento.