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Jeep Compass vs Kia EV5
Selected trimAltitudeChange trim285 mi · 74 kWh · £36,999
Selected trimAirChange trim329 mi · 81 kWh · £39,345
At a glance
In this comparison, Jeep Compass leads on charging speed, while the Kia EV5 leads on motorway range, family practicality and running costs.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Jeep Compass if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Kia EV5 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.3p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Kia EV5 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Jeep
6.6
Kia
6.7
Too close to call
Motorway RangeKia
Jeep
2.2
Kia
3.7
FamilyKia
Jeep
7.1
Kia
8.2
ChargingJeep
Jeep
4.3
Kia
3.2
Cost Per MileKia
Jeep
1.3
Kia
3
City DrivingKia
Jeep
4.1
Kia
4.8
What each car does better
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Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | Kia EV5Air |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £36,999 (better) | £39,345 |
| Official range | 285 miles | 329 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 550 L (better) | 513 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 35 min | 31 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | Not available | 8.3 sec |
Size Comparison
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Kia EV5
Length
Jeep Compass4,550mm-65mm
Kia EV54,615mm
Width
Jeep Compass1,900mm
Kia EV51,875mm-25mm
Height
Jeep Compass1,700mm-15mm
Kia EV51,715mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | Kia EV5Air |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,550 mm | 4,615 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,900 mm | 1,875 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,700 mm | 1,715 mm |
| Turning circle | Not available | 10.8 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 500 mm spare | 525 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | Kia EV5Air |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | 6 (better) |
| Boot space (seats up) | 550 L (better) | 513 L |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Jeep Compass Altitude |  Kia EV5 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.55m | 4.62m+65mm |
| Width | 1.90m | 1.88m-25mm |
| Height | 1.70m | 1.72m+15mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.80m | 2.75m-50mm |
| Ground Clearance | 200mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 550L (better) | 513L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 10.8m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,115kg | 2,094kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 74kWh | 81kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 285 mi | 329 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 160kW (better) | 127kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £36,999 (better) | £39,345 |
| Price after EV grant | £35,499 (-£1,500) | £39,345 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | Kia EV5Air |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 285 miles | 329 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 193 miles | 235 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 35 min | 31 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 160 kW (better) | 127 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 189 Wh/km | 169 Wh/km (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 74 kWh | 81 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NCMA |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | Kia EV5Air |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | Not available | 8.3 sec |
| Power | 155 kW | 160 kW (better) |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 350 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
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Jeep Compass
Altitude
Kia EV5
Air
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Jeep Compass Altitude
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant80%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users74%
Safety Assist66%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Kia EV5 Air
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant83%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users74%
Safety Assist80%
Buying options
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Kia EV5 worth the extra £2,346 over the Jeep Compass?
The Kia EV5 costs £2,346 more than the Jeep Compass. For that premium it adds 44 miles more WLTP range and lower energy use, 169 versus 189 Wh/km. The Jeep Compass is not just cheaper - it also offers 33 kW faster peak rapid charging. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Kia EV5 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Jeep Compass or the Kia EV5?
The Jeep Compass is £2,346 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £184 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Jeep Compass comes out roughly £2,226 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Jeep Compass and Kia EV5 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 193 miles for the Jeep Compass and 235 miles for the Kia EV5 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Kia EV5 goes roughly 43 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 31-35 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Jeep Compass or the Kia EV5?
The two are within 25 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 525 mm of total clearance for the Kia EV5 and about 500 mm of total clearance for the Jeep Compass.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Jeep Compass or the Kia EV5?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Jeep Compass and 89% for the Kia EV5. That gives the Kia EV5 a modest edge in retained real-world range. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .