Jeep Compass vs Kia Sportage

2022 Jeep Compass High altitude

If you're on the hunt for a powerful, modern SUV, you have a lot of options around Sandusky, Avon Lake, and Willard, OH. You probably have the Jeep Compass and the Kia Sportage at the top of your list. Both SUVs are sleek and sporty and ready for whatever type of journey you have in mind near Port Clinton or Fremont, OH.

At Firelands Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR), we want to help make sure you find the perfect vehicle for you. Take a look at our Jeep Compass vs. Kia Sportage comparison, then come visit us for a test drive!

2022 Compass vs 2022 Sportage: Fuel Efficiency and Performance

Both vehicles have impressive performance specs, but which one will better meet your adventurous needs while behind the wheel?

The Jeep Compass Sport and the Latitude get an EPA-estimated 31 MPG on the highway, while the capable Jeep Compass Latitude Lux, Limited, Trailhawk, and High Altitude see an EPA-estimated 30 highway MPG.

Compare this to the Kia Sportage with its EPA-estimated 28 highway MPG, and you'll find the Compass will take you farther while on the open road.

A trademark of the Jeep brand is its rugged, off-roading capabilities. The Jeep Compass Trailhawk comes standard with the Selec-Terrain® Traction Management System, which adjusts performance based on terrain with its Rock, Sand/Mud, and Snow settings. Standard all-wheel drive (AWD) means you and nature are at one when you drive.

The Kia Sportage can equipped with available AWD with multi-terrain drive modes. However, these features do not come standard and simply don't compare to the Trail Rated® capability of the Jeep Compass Trailhawk.

Innovative Tech in the Jeep Compass and Kia Sportage

For the entertainment lovers, these two SUVs are stocked with modern tech.

The Jeep Compass comes standard with an 8.4-inch touchscreen. The Kia Sportage, on the other hand, comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen.

Both vehicles are also standardly equipped with a 6-speaker audio system as well as Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ capabilities to connect compatible smartphones.

Audiophiles will be thrilled with the available Alpine® Premium Audio System in the Jeep Compass with a bump up to a 9-speaker setup and 506 watts of power. This gives you an extra speaker and more wattage than the available Harman Kardon® system in the Kia Sportage, which boasts speakers and 320 watt.

Jeep Compass and Kia Sportage Adaptive Safety Features

Safety is one of the biggest deciding factors when choosing a vehicle. You want to protect yourself, your loved ones, and other drivers on the road.

The Jeep Compass comes standard with Active Lane Management and Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking. These alert systems help you stay in your lane and remain aware of what's in front of you.

The Jeep Compass goes a step further with its available Parallel & Perpendicular Park & Unpark-Assist and ParkSense® Front and Rear Park-Assist System. These parking aids can give you that extra confidence as you maneuver your way into even the tightest spaces.

While the Kia Sportage offers similar collision protection and lane-monitoring systems, you won't find such advanced parking features in this SUV.