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Jeep Compass vs MG S6 EV
Selected trimAltitudeChange trim285 mi · 74 kWh · £36,999
Selected trimSE Long RangeChange trim329 mi · 77 kWh · £37,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Jeep Compass leads on charging speed, while the MG S6 EV 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 MG S6 EV if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.3p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The MG S6 EV leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Jeep
6.6
MG
7
Too close to call
Motorway RangeMG
Jeep
2.2
MG
3.3
FamilyMG
Jeep
7.1
MG
8.5
ChargingJeep
Jeep
4.3
MG
3.3
Cost Per MileMG
Jeep
1.3
MG
3.4
City Driving
Jeep
4.1
MG
3.9
Too close to call
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | MG S6 EVSE Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £36,999 (better) | £37,995 |
| Official range | 285 miles | 329 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 550 L | 674 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 35 min (better) | 38 min |
| 0-62 mph | Not available | 9.2 sec |
Size Comparison
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Jeep Compass
MG S6 EV
Length
Jeep Compass4,550mm-158mm
MG S6 EV4,708mm
Width
Jeep Compass1,900mm-12mm
MG S6 EV1,912mm
Height
Jeep Compass1,700mm
MG S6 EV1,664mm-36mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | MG S6 EVSE Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,550 mm | 4,708 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,900 mm (better) | 1,912 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,142 mm |
| Height | 1,700 mm | 1,664 mm |
| Turning circle | Not available | 11.1 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 500 mm spare (better) | 488 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | MG S6 EVSE Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 550 L | 674 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1910 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 124 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 1,500 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Jeep Compass
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
MG S6 EV
- A 124 L frunk, one of 5 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with a front boot of 124 L or more.
- Boot space of 674 L is bigger than 95% of SUVs we track.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Jeep Compass Altitude |  MG S6 EV SE Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.55m | 4.71m+158mm |
| Width | 1.90m | 1.91m+12mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.14m |
| Height | 1.70m | 1.66m-36mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.80m | 2.83m+35mm |
| Ground Clearance | 200mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 550L | 674L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1910L |
| Frunk | Not available | 124L |
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 11.1m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,115kg | 1,880kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 1,500kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 74kWh | 77kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 285 mi | 329 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 160kW (better) | 150kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £36,999 (better) | £37,995 |
| Price after EV grant | £35,499 (-£1,500) | £37,995 (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 | MG S6 EVSE Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 285 miles | 329 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 193 miles | 232 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 35 min (better) | 38 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 160 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW (better) | 7 kW |
| Energy consumption | 189 Wh/km | 166 Wh/km (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 74 kWh | 74.3 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| 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 | MG S6 EVSE Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | Not available | 9.2 sec |
| Power | 155 kW | 180 kW (better) |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 350 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Jeep Compass
Altitude
MG S6 EV
SE Long Range
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Jeep Compass
All 3 videos
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Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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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 - MG S6 EV SE Long Range
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant92%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users84%
Safety Assist78%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | MG S6 EVSE Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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Jeep Compass
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
MG S6 EV
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Jeep Compass
No active listings.
MG S6 EV
- £26,7902025Cars2View
- £24,9902026Cars2View
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Jeep Compass or the MG S6 EV?
The Jeep Compass is £996 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 £876 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 MG S6 EV like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 193 miles for the Jeep Compass and 232 miles for the MG S6 EV - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The MG S6 EV goes roughly 39 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 35-38 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Jeep Compass or the MG S6 EV?
The two are within 12 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 500 mm of total clearance for the Jeep Compass and about 488 mm of total clearance for the MG S6 EV.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Jeep Compass or the MG S6 EV?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Jeep Compass and 84% for the MG S6 EV. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. 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 .