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.
Kia Seltos vs Jeep Compass Comparison
Kia Seltos
Jeep Compass
How they stack...
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CarExpert's Take
- Drives sweetly
- Big and practical boot
- Front and rear USB connectivity
- Interior is built to a price
- Still no adaptive cruise control
- Intrusive safety tech
- Compliant ride on- and off-road
- High-tech interior
- More standard equipment for MY23
- Too expensive
- Clattery turbo-diesel engine
- Cheap-feeling 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
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^
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
Comparison
Reviews
In base specification the Kia Seltos is practical and refreshingly uncomplicated, although it lacks the polish of newer rivals.
Josh Nevett
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
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Specs
Type | ||
MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO GASOLINE INJ, TURBO CDI | |
Size (cc) | ||
1598 - 1999 | 1332 - 2359 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.0L, 1.6L | 2.4L, 1.5L, 1.3L, 2.0L | |
Induction | ||
INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
110kW - 146kW | 96kW - 176kW | |
Power RPM | ||
6000 - 6200 | 3750 - 6400 | |
Torque | ||
180Nm - 265Nm | 229Nm - 350Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1600 - 4500 | 1560 - 3900 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10 - 12.5 | 10 - 16.5 |