Jeep Compass
Pros and cons of the Jeep Compass
- Available four-wheel drive
- Spacious seating
- User-friendly tech interface
- Limited storage capacity
- Active safety tech is optional
- Standard engine lacks power
Safety ratings of the Jeep Compass
Safety ratings provided by NHTSA
- Number of airbags6
Specifications of the Jeep Compass
Key specifications available across all trim levels- Seats5
- Doors5
- Fuel typeGas
- TransmissionAutomatic or Manual
- City consumption8.9 - 11.7 L/100km
- Highway consumption6.6 - 9.2 L/100km
- Width1761 mm
- Length4405 - 4448 mm
- Trunk space620 - 643 L
- Cargo space1486 - 1519 L
Trims available with the Jeep Compass
What is a trim? Trims are different options of the same car with different features and equipment. The specs depend on the trim you choose.This version of the Jeep Compass 2007 - 2017 is available in 8 trims:Basic trim features and specs
Available with the Basic trim:
- Electric windows (optional)
- Emergency wheel (optional)
- Heated front seats (optional)
- Leather steering wheel (optional)
- Multifunction steering wheel (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Power steering
- Spare wheel (optional)
Available with the Basic trim:
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable (optional)
- Sunroof (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Fog lights
- Four-wheel drive (optional)
- Short wheel base
Available with the Basic trim:
- Dimming interior mirror (optional)
- Side airbag (optional)
- Tire pressure indicator (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the Basic trim:
- CD disc changer (optional)
- Computer (optional)
- Cruise control (optional)
- Hill start assist (optional)
- MP3-CD player (optional)
- Power door locks (optional)
- Satellite radio (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth (optional)
- CD player
- Radio
Rocky Mountain trim features and specs
Available with the Rocky Mountain trim:
- Electric windows
- Emergency wheel
- Leather steering wheel
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Power steering
- Spare wheel (optional)
Available with the Rocky Mountain trim:
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Fog lights
- Four-wheel drive (optional)
- Short wheel base
Available with the Rocky Mountain trim:
- Dimming interior mirror (optional)
- Tire pressure indicator
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the Rocky Mountain trim:
- Cruise control
- MP3-CD player
- Power door locks
- Satellite radio
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth (optional)
- CD player
- Radio
Sport trim features and specs
Available with the Sport trim:
- Electric windows (optional)
- Emergency wheel (optional)
- Heated front seats (optional)
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Power steering
- Spare wheel (optional)
Available with the Sport trim:
- Standard roof
- Sunroof (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Fog lights
- Four-wheel drive (optional)
- Short wheel base
Available with the Sport trim:
- Dimming interior mirror (optional)
- Side airbag (optional)
- Tire pressure indicator (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the Sport trim:
- CD disc changer (optional)
- Computer (optional)
- Cruise control (optional)
- Digital cockpit
- Hill start assist (optional)
- MP3-CD player (optional)
- Power door locks (optional)
- USB port for front passengers (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth (optional)
- CD player
- Radio
75th Anniversary trim features and specs
Available with the 75th Anniversary trim:
- Electric windows
- Emergency wheel
- Heated front seats
- ISOFIX installation points
- Leather steering wheel
- Multifunction steering wheel
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Power steering
- Spare wheel (optional)
Available with the 75th Anniversary trim:
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Standard roof
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Fog lights
- Four-wheel drive (optional)
- Short wheel base
Available with the 75th Anniversary trim:
- Dimming interior mirror (optional)
- Side airbag
- Tire pressure indicator
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the 75th Anniversary trim:
- CD disc changer (optional)
- Cruise control
- Digital cockpit
- Hill start assist
- MP3-CD player
- Power door locks
- Rear sensors (optional)
- Rear view camera (optional)
- USB port for front passengers (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth (optional)
- CD player
- Radio
70th Anniversary trim features and specs
Available with the 70th Anniversary trim:
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Emergency wheel
- Front seats electrically adjustable
- Front seats have lumbar support
- Heated front seats
- Leather steering wheel
- Multifunction steering wheel (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Power steering
- Spare wheel (optional)
Available with the 70th Anniversary trim:
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Sunroof (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Fog lights
- Four-wheel drive (optional)
- Short wheel base
Available with the 70th Anniversary trim:
- Dimming interior mirror
- Side airbag (optional)
- Tire pressure indicator
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the 70th Anniversary trim:
- CD disc changer (optional)
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- MP3-CD player
- Navigation system (optional)
- Power door locks
- USB port for front passengers (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth (optional)
- CD player
- Radio
High Altitude trim features and specs
Available with the High Altitude trim:
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Emergency wheel
- Front seats electrically adjustable
- Heated front seats
- ISOFIX installation points
- Leather steering wheel
- Multifunction steering wheel
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Power steering
- Spare wheel (optional)
Available with the High Altitude trim:
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Standard roof
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Fog lights
- Four-wheel drive (optional)
- Short wheel base
Available with the High Altitude trim:
- Dimming interior mirror (optional)
- Side airbag
- Tire pressure indicator
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the High Altitude trim:
- CD disc changer (optional)
- Cruise control
- Digital cockpit
- Hill start assist
- MP3-CD player
- Navigation system (optional)
- Power door locks (optional)
- Rear sensors (optional)
- Rear view camera (optional)
- USB port for front passengers (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth (optional)
- CD player
- Radio
North trim features and specs
Available with the North trim:
- Electric windows
- Emergency wheel (optional)
- Heated front seats (optional)
- ISOFIX installation points
- Leather steering wheel (optional)
- Multifunction steering wheel (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Power steering
- Spare wheel (optional)
Available with the North trim:
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Roof bars (optional)
- Roof rails (optional)
- Standard roof
- Sunroof (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Fog lights
- Four-wheel drive (optional)
- Short wheel base
Available with the North trim:
- Dimming interior mirror (optional)
- Side airbag (optional)
- Tire pressure indicator
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the North trim:
- CD disc changer (optional)
- Computer (optional)
- Cruise control (optional)
- Digital cockpit
- Hill start assist (optional)
- MP3-CD player (optional)
- Power door locks
- Rear sensors (optional)
- Rear view camera (optional)
- Satellite radio (optional)
- USB port for front passengers (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth (optional)
- CD player
- Radio
Limited trim features and specs
Available with the Limited trim:
- Air conditioning (automatic) (optional)
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Emergency wheel (optional)
- Front seats electrically adjustable (optional)
- Front seats have lumbar support
- Heated front seats
- ISOFIX installation points
- Leather steering wheel
- Multifunction steering wheel (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Power steering
- Spare wheel (optional)
Available with the Limited trim:
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Sunroof (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Fog lights
- Four-wheel drive (optional)
- Short wheel base
Available with the Limited trim:
- Dimming interior mirror (optional)
- Side airbag (optional)
- Tire pressure indicator (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the Limited trim:
- CD disc changer (optional)
- Computer (optional)
- Cruise control
- Digital cockpit
- Hill start assist (optional)
- MP3-CD player (optional)
- Navigation system (optional)
- Power door locks
- Rear sensors (optional)
- Rear view camera (optional)
- Satellite radio (optional)
- USB port for front passengers (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth (optional)
- CD player
- Radio
Overview of the Jeep Compass
Learn about the Jeep CompassSummary
The Jeep Compass is all about compromise. Sitting between the tiny Renegade and the mid-size Cherokee, it takes the brand into the tough compact crossover battleground. On-road manners are good, while available four-wheel drive gives it the off-roading ability Jeep is famous for. Now in its second generation, the current Jeep Compass offers drivers the option to tailor the vehicle to their tastes with six different trim levels. Engine choices are easy: there’s just the one, a fuel-efficient 2.4 L four-cylinder. Buyers can pair it with either a manual or automatic transmission.
Safety
A small car can still be big on safety. Case in point: Since arriving on the scene in 2007, the Jeep Compass has always featured six airbags (now seven) and an anti-lock braking system (ABS) that pulses the brakes for maximum stopping power. Hill Start Assist, which automatically holds the car on the brakes on steep inclines to avoid rolling backwards, is also standard. Additional features like four-wheel drive inspire confidence when road conditions are at their worst.
However, the following safety tech is only available in Jeep Compass models at an extra cost:
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, capable of coming to a complete stop based on traffic conditions
- Blind-Spot Monitoring with visible and audible cues
- Rear Cross-Path Detection, which lets you know if any people or objects are approaching from the sides
Interior
Brown, black, grey—the Jeep Compass comes with a few colour choices for its interior. Each one is linked to a specific trim, so be prepared to look at multiple examples if you have a certain style in mind. Higher trim levels also have a feature crucial for Canadian winters: heated front seats and steering wheel.
Technology
There’s not much tech that isn’t standard on the Jeep Compass. Most models come with a touchscreen infotainment system, with the latest model touting the largest one in its class at 8.4 inches. New Compasses also come with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. Most importantly, the Jeep Compass comes with the easy-to-use Uconnect system. Many drivers praise it for its user-friendliness, thanks to its clear graphics and punchy response times.
Space
You’ll be surprised by just how much room the Jeep Compass has. It may be a compact crossover, but its spacious interior makes it feel bigger than looks would suggest. The Compass can easily play the family role, but adults won’t feel punished if they have to sit in the back. The hatch doesn’t offer up a lot of storage space, but cubbies throughout the cabin help.
Comfort
The Jeep Compass’s seats are comfortable for driver and passengers alike. Its off-road credentials make it a rougher ride on tarmac, especially in the first generation model. The trade-off is that the Compass, especially in Trailhawk trim, can travel to places few of its competitors can.
One issue some drivers have with the Compass is its relative lack of power. The 2.4 L, 180 hp engine is missing the turbocharged grunt many vehicles in its class feature.
Frequently asked questions about the Jeep Compass
Yes. First generation Jeep Compass models had an optional standard-size sunroof, while the newest Compass features a dual-pane panoramic sunroof.
No. Jeep keeps the compact Compass lineup to exclusively four-cylinder engines. If you're looking for more power, check out the mid-size Cherokee.
Yes, in certain trim levels. Lower trims come standard with manual transmissions, but traditional automatic and continuously variable transmissions (CVT) are available on most models.
Across both of its generations, the Jeep Compass is a five-seat crossover. If you need more space (but not more seating), there are the larger Cherokee and Grand Cherokee models.
It can be in lower trims. As you move up in spec, the Compass can be equipped with an optional 4x4 system.