Hyundai Kona vs Jeep Compass

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Hyundai Kona

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Overview

Spec	Hyundai KonaSE	Jeep CompassLatitude
Selected trim	SE	Latitude
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	four wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	continuously variable-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Hyundai KonaSE	Jeep CompassLatitude
MSRP	$25,350 (best)	$29,550
Lowest listing price	—	$9,972 (best)
Median listing price	—	$30,495 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$38,657 (best)
For sale now	0	14 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Hyundai KonaSE	Jeep CompassLatitude
Combined MPG	31 MPG (best)	26 MPG
City MPG	29 MPG (best)	23 MPG
Highway MPG	34 MPG (best)	31 MPG
Fuel tank	12.4 gal	13.5 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Hyundai KonaSE	Jeep CompassLatitude
Horsepower	147 hp	200 hp (best)
Torque	132 lb-ft	221 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	2 L	2 L
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Hyundai KonaSE	Jeep CompassLatitude
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	63.7 cu ft (best)	27.2 cu ft
Towing capacity	—	2,000 lbs (best)
Curb weight	—	3,620 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	6.7 in	8.1 in (best)
Wheelbase	104.7 in (best)	103.8 in
Length	171.3 in	173.4 in (best)
Width	71.9 in	73.8 in (best)
Height	62.2 in	64.8 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Hyundai KonaSE	Jeep CompassLatitude
NHTSA overall	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side pole	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★ (best)	3 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Hyundai Kona	Jeep Compass
1	SE $25,350 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Latitude $29,550 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	SE $26,850 MSRP	Latitude Altitude $31,665 MSRP
3	SEL Sport $26,675 MSRP	85th Anniversary Edition $32,345 MSRP
4	SEL Sport $26,675 MSRP	Limited $33,560 MSRP
5	SEL Sport $28,175 MSRP	Trailhawk $34,060 MSRP
6	SEL Sport $28,175 MSRP	Limited Altitude $35,555 MSRP
7	SEL Premium $28,275 MSRP	—
8	SEL Premium $28,550 MSRP	—
9	SEL Premium $29,775 MSRP	—
10	SEL Premium $30,050 MSRP	—
11	Limited $32,535 MSRP	—
12	Limited $32,650 MSRP	—
13	Limited $34,035 MSRP	—
14	Limited $34,150 MSRP	—