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MSRP
Jeep Compass Sport $17,475
Jeep Compass Sport AWD $19,225
Jeep Compass Limited $21,455
Jeep Compass Limited AWD $23,205
ENGINES
Type:
2,360cc Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 172 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 165 at 4,400
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 88.0 x 97.0
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Redline: 6,500
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 21 - 23 / 24 - 28
 
Type:
1,998cc Inline-4; aluminium block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 158 at 6,400
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 141 at 5,000
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 86.0 x 86.0
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Redline: 6,750
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 23 / 27
Available with: Sport FWD
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.77, 2.16, 1.41, 1.03, 0.72 (FWD) / 0.81 (AWD)
Final Drive: 4.12
 
Type:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Ratios: 2.35 - 0.39
Final Drive: 6.12
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Front-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
11.5 x 1.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
10.3 x 0.4 in. power-assisted discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,071
GVWR [lbs]:
4,575
Weight distribution: 57 / 43
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 1000; 2000 (Trailer Tow Group)
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 13.6
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
35.6
 
STANDARD TECHNICAL FEATURES
  • Halogen headlights
  • P215/60 R17 all-season tires
  • Spare wheel
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
173.4
Width [in.]:
69.3
Height [in.]:
65.2
Wheelbase [in.]: 103.7
Front Track [in.]: 59.8
Rear Track [in.]: 59.8
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 8.1
Approach Angle [in.]: 20.1
Departure Angle [in.]: 31.4
 
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • 4 doors
  • Body color front and rear bumper
  • Fog lights in front
  • Folding left door mirror
  • Folding right door mirror
  • Rear liftgate
  • Rear step bumper
  • Rear window wiper
  • Roof rack rails
  • Spoiler in rear
  • Variable intermittent wipers
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
101.3
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
40.7
Rear Headroom [in.]: 39.9
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
40.6
Rear Legroom [in.]: 39.4
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
54.6
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 54.0
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
52.3
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 51.0
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
22.7; 53.6 (rear seats folded)
 
STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 12V power outlet
  • 4-way driver bucket seat
  • 4-way front passenger bucket seat
  • AM/FM radio with seek/scan, single in-dash CD-player and 4 speakers
  • Air conditioning
  • Cargo area, light, net and tie-down anchors
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Door bins in front and rear
  • Driver footrest
  • External temperature display
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with armrest and storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Glove box
  • Rear 60/40 split folding bench seat
  • Rear window defogger
  • Satellite radio capability
  • Tachometer
  • Tilting steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Variable instrument panel lighting
  • Visor vanity mirrors in front
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
  • 3-point rear seat belts in all positions
  • Airbags in front with occupancy sensor on passenger side
  • Anti-roll control
  • Brake assist
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Front adjustable head restraints
  • Height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners
  • Rear head restraints
  • Side-curtain airbags in front and rear
  • Side-impact bars