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    2008 Jeep Compass

    New from

    $29,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.5 - 9.5 L / 100km

    About the Jeep Compass

    Last updated Dec 04, 2025

    The new Jeep Compass is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $29,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Sport variant and topping out at $37,990 for the Limited.

    There are 2 variants of the Compass available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.4L multi-point injection (125kW/220Nm), 2L turbo diesel common rail (103kW/310Nm) and 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (103kW/310Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, variable sp automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2008 Compass is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    66.88 - 85.62 kW/t
    54.65 kW/t
    85.62 kW/t
    Boot Space
    334 litres
    334 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.5 - 9.5 L/100km
    6.5 L/100km
    9.5 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    593 - 773 km
    593 km
    773 km
    Price
    $29,990 - $37,990
    $29,990
    $37,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    1 - 4 years
    2 years
    6 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,980 kg
    1,980 kg
    2,520 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,500 kg
    1,500 kg
    2,300 kg
    Approach Angle
    21°
    21°
    27.7°
    Departure Angle
    32°
    30.8°
    32°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    200 mm
    200 mm
    202 mm

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    All Jeep Compass Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$45,990$54,990
    2024$45,990$69,990
    2023$41,400$59,100
    2022$39,950$54,000
    2021$37,950$51,650
    *excl. on-roads
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    2008 Jeep Compass Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Jeep Compass

    Sport

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Roof
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 85.62
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 21
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1277
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (l): 738
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (cu Ft): 26.1
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 334
      • Departure Angle: 32
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1034
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1329
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1032
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1386
      • Front Track (mm): 1520
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 200
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.7
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 39.9
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 52.3
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 51
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 40.6
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 39.4
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.6
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
      • Overall Height (mm): 1740
      • Overall Length (mm): 4405
      • Overall Width (mm): 1810
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 1014
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1295
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 1000
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1372
      • Rear Track (mm): 1520
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2635
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 88
      • Co2 Level (combined): 206
      • Compression Ratio: 10.5
      • Engine (l): 2.4
      • Engine (cc): 2359
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 97
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 51
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.7
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 183
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 114
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 170
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 125
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 220
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 12000
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Fixed
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
      • Drive Selection: Manual & Automatic
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Dash
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 100000
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Paint Distance (km): 100000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 62100
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1980
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1460
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 96
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: All Seasons
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 96
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Seasons
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    Limited

    Adds to Sport:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Brand Name: Boston Acoustics
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Bright Chrome Trim On Bumpers
      • Bright Chrome Trim On Side Of Body
    • Convenience
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Removes from Sport:
    • Audio
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 96
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 96
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
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    2008 Jeep Compass Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20251450Kg1450Kg
    20241250Kg1450Kg
    20231000Kg1500Kg
    20221000Kg1500Kg
    20211000Kg1500Kg
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    2008 Jeep Compass Fuel Economy

    There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Jeep Compass

    The most fuel efficient Jeep Compass is the Sport with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 6.5L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Jeep Compass that uses the most amount of fuel is the Limited with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.4L Multi-Point Injection and uses 9.5L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Jeep Compass variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Jeep CompassFuel TypeCombined
    2.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded8.7 L/100km
    2.4L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded9.5 L/100km
    2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel6.5 L/100km
    2.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded8.4 L/100km
    2.4L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded8.6 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel6.6 L/100km
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    2008 Jeep Compass Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Jeep Compass?

    The Jeep Compass offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Jeep Compass FAQs

    The cheapest Jeep Compass is the Sport that starts from $29,990.

    The most expensive Jeep Compass is the Limited that starts from $37,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Jeep Compass is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Sport and Limited.

    The largest Jeep Compass is the Sport which measures 1810mm wide, 4405mm in length and sits 1740mm tall.

    The most powerful Jeep Compass is the Sport which has 125kW of power from its 2.4L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Jeep Compass is built in USA and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Jeep Compass is the Sport which weighs 1980 kg (kerb weight).

    The Jeep Compass may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.