Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Jeep Compass Latitude 2.0T has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 8.0 seconds, compared with 8.2 seconds for 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD. 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD has the higher listed output at 265 hp; 2025 Jeep Compass Latitude 2.0T is rated at 200 hp, a difference of 65 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD at 350 Nm and 2025 Jeep Compass Latitude 2.0T at 340 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 540 litres versus 438 litres, a difference of 102 litres. 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD carries the higher towing rating at 1,350 kg, while 2025 Jeep Compass Latitude 2.0T is listed at 907 kg. 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD is 111 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Jeep Compass Latitude 2.0T has the lower listed starting price at $33,695, compared with $39,990 for 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD. 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.