The Kia Seltos GT-Line offers the sportiest drive and best tech in the class, while the rival Jeep Compass S-Limited rocks tough design and reasonable soft-roading chops. Let's compare and contrast these two same-size rivals.
Jeep Compass vs Kia Seltos Comparison
Jeep Compass
Kia Seltos
How they stack...
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CarExpert's Take
- Compliant ride on- and off-road
- High-tech interior
- More standard equipment for MY23
- Too expensive
- Clattery turbo-diesel engine
- Cheap-feeling interior plastics
- Drives and handles well
- Practicality up there with class leaders
- Full safety suite in this specification
- Halogen headlights, no auto wipers?!
- Turbo-AWD option is thirsty, not that fast
- Hard, scratchy interior plastics
Standard Features
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
Premium paint is an $895 option.
The 2023 Jeep Compass is available in the following colours:
- Colorado Red (no-cost option)
- Galaxy Blue
- Hunter Green
- Grey Magnesio
- Minimal Grey
- Brilliant Black
- Pearl White
Seven colours are offered across the line-up, including a new Pluton Blue finish. The outgoing models’ Starlight Yellow has been dropped, while Clear White and Pluton Blue are available with a contrast Fusion Black roof exclusively on the Seltos GT-Line.
The other single colours include Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.
- Mars Orange
- Pluton Blue*
- Snow White Pearl*
- Steel Grey*
- Gravity Grey*
- Fusion Black*
- Neptune Blue*
- Pluton Blue & Fusion Black roof^
- Clear White & Fusion Black roof^
Comparison
Reviews
The Jeep Compass Trailhawk is one of the toughest-looking crossovers on sale right now. It has more features and a higher price tag to match.
Jack Quick
The Seltos Sport+ AWD is nearly GT-Line money, and for us that step up to the flagship grade with FWD is probably a wise one.
James Wong
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Specs
Type | ||
MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO GASOLINE INJ, TURBO CDI | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1332 - 2359 | 1598 - 1999 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.4L, 1.5L, 1.3L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
Induction | ||
INLINE 4, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
96kW - 176kW | 110kW - 146kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3750 - 6400 | 6000 - 6200 | |
Torque | ||
229Nm - 350Nm | 180Nm - 265Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1560 - 3900 | 1600 - 4500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10 - 16.5 | 10 - 12.5 |