Jeep Compass vs Kia Niro

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

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2026 Jeep Compass

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2026 Kia Niro

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Overview

Spec	Jeep CompassLatitude	Kia NiroLX
Selected trim	Latitude	LX
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	four wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	hybrid
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Jeep CompassLatitude	Kia NiroLX
MSRP	$29,550	$27,090 (best)
Lowest listing price	$9,972 (best)	—
Median listing price	$30,495 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$38,657 (best)	—
For sale now	14 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Jeep CompassLatitude	Kia NiroLX
Combined MPG	26 MPG	53 MPG (best)
City MPG	23 MPG	53 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	31 MPG	54 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	13.5 gal (best)	11 gal

Performance

Spec	Jeep CompassLatitude	Kia NiroLX
Horsepower	200 hp (best)	139 hp
Torque	221 lb-ft (best)	195 lb-ft
Engine size	2 L (best)	1.6 L
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Jeep CompassLatitude	Kia NiroLX
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	27.2 cu ft (best)	—
Towing capacity	2,000 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	3,620 lbs	3,071 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	8.1 in (best)	6 in
Wheelbase	103.8 in	107 in (best)
Length	173.4 in	174 in (best)
Width	73.8 in (best)	72 in
Height	64.8 in (best)	61 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Jeep CompassLatitude	Kia NiroLX
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	3 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★ (best)
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	Jeep Compass	Kia Niro
1	Latitude $29,550 MSRP(Currently comparing)	LX $27,090 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Latitude Altitude $31,665 MSRP	EX $29,890 MSRP
3	85th Anniversary Edition $32,345 MSRP	SX $33,090 MSRP
4	Limited $33,560 MSRP	SX Touring $35,490 MSRP
5	Trailhawk $34,060 MSRP	—
6	Limited Altitude $35,555 MSRP	—