2018 head-to-head · Small SUV
2018 Jeep Compass vs Kia Sportage
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2018 Jeep Compass (26 MPG) costs about $1,788 a year to fuel and the 2018 Kia Sportage (26 MPG) about $1,788.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Jeep Compass
- Kia Sportage
Side by side
| Jeep Compass | Kia Sportage | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,788 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,788 |
| 26 MPG | Combined efficiency | 26 MPG |
| 23 MPG | City | 23 MPG |
| 32 MPG | Highway | 30 MPG |
| 339 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 351 g/mi |
| 5/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 5/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Engine / motor | 2.4L 4-cyl |
| 6-speed manual | Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Jeep Compass vs Kia Sportage across model years
- Jeep Compass
- Kia Sportage
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 68 2018 small SUVs, the Jeep Compass ranks 26th and the Kia Sportage 23rd for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Jeep Compass vs. the Kia Sportage per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,788 for the Jeep Compass and $1,788 for the Kia Sportage.
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