Drivetrain
The Jeep Compass's engine is significantly more massive than the Kia Sportage's. Remember that more massive engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones.
Torque equals pickup, and the Jeep will have picked up and gone by the time the Kia Sportage finally gets moving.
Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Jeep Compass is considerably more powerful than the Sportage.
Utility
The Kia Sportage and the Jeep Compass can accommodate the same number of passengers.
The Kia Sportage is likely a better choice than the Jeep Compass with respect to transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of luggage or big animals.
Convenience
The Jeep Compass's fuel tank will need to be replenished somewhat more often than the unit in the Kia Sportage.
Comfort
The ampler interior dimensions of the Jeep Compass make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the Kia Sportage.
Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Sportage than the Jeep Compass because of its larger tank.
The Kia Sportage and the Jeep Compass compete for the same parking spaces.
Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Jeep Compass to the dealership as the Kia Sportage.
Regarding gas mileage, the Jeep Compass has the Kia beat.
The Jeep Compass isn't much costlier than the Kia regarding MSRP.
Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Jeep isn't quite as generous as the Sportage's.