Trunk comparison: Jeep Compass vs Kia Sportage

Key Differences

The most noticeable differences concern the vertical dimensions of the cargo space. The height of the Jeep Compass trunk opening is 4.7 in (16%) higher than that of the Kia Sportage. Additionally, the depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is 6.3 in (1500%) greater in the Jeep.

All other mentioned differences are below or around 10% (e.g., trunk lengths: +1.6 in/2% with seats folded down, +3.1 in/10% with the first row upright; Kia's width advantages: narrowest point +2.8 in/7%, opening width +0.8 in/2%; Jeep's loading edge +2 in/7% above the road) and are therefore less pronounced.

Impact on Usability

The higher trunk opening of the Jeep makes it easier to load very tall or bulky items because there is more headroom above and bulky parts can pass through the opening without edge contact.

The significantly greater depth from the loading edge to the trunk floor in the Jeep creates more usable depth and storage space below the loading edge, which pays off when stacking luggage, transporting tall boxes, or securely storing bulky items.

At the same time, the slightly higher loading edge in the Jeep (+2 in / 7%) makes lifting heavy loads more strenuous than in the Kia.

The Kia, on the other hand, scores points for width and usable area: it offers +2.8 in width at the narrowest point and a slightly larger opening width (+0.8 in); furthermore, its cargo space is marginally longer with the first row upright (+3.1 in / 10%) and minimally longer with seats folded down (+1.6 in / 2%).

This makes the Kia more practical for wide or long items that can be laid flat (e.g., furniture panels, long boxes) and facilitates loading wider luggage.

In summary: Those who frequently transport very tall or deep-loading bulky items and need more usable volume in the vertical area have advantages with the Jeep Compass. Those who prefer wider or longer, flat-loadable cargo and appreciate lower lift heights benefit more from the Kia Sportage.