Dave Humphreys
2026 Jeep Compass review: Quick drive
The all-new, third-generation Jeep Compass is fully embracing electrification, but only one version will get an all-wheel drive setup.
15 Days Ago
Overview
Variant
Night Eagle
Variant
S
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
2.4 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.9 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.1 / 100 km
Power and torque
129kW / 229Nm
Power and torque
115kW / 192Nm
759km
667km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
7 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Engine size
2.4 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
759km
667km
Power
129kW at 6400 rpm
Power
115kW at 6200 rpm
Torque
229Nm at 3900 rpm
Torque
192Nm at 4500 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
9.3 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Transmission
6 SP Automatic
Transmission
6 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel octane
91
Fuel octane
91
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.9 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.1 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
11.2 / 100km
Urban efficiency
11.0 / 100km
Highway efficiency
6.0 / 100km
Highway efficiency
6.5 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
190g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
184g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
7 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 12,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
4394 mm
Length
4685 mm
Height
1629 mm
Height
1665 mm
Width
1819 mm
Width
1865 mm
Ground clearance unladen
186 mm
Ground clearance unladen
181 mm
Front track
1547 mm
Front track
1620 mm
Rear track
1542 mm
Rear track
1627 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2755 mm
Boot space
—
Boot space
543 L
Kerb weight
3272 kg
Kerb weight
3549 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1978 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2100 kg
Tare weight
1447 kg
Tare weight
1573 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Braked towing capacity
1650 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Front tyres
225/55 R18 98V
Front tyres
235/65 R17 104H
Front rims
7.0x18
Front rims
7.0x17
Rear tyres
225/55 R18 98V
Rear tyres
235/65 R17 104H
Rear rims
7.0x18
Rear rims
7.0x17
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
5 Stars
Number of airbags
6
Number of airbags
7
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor steering vibration, active without turn signal and includes collision avoidance
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
Alarm
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
15.8°
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
30.8°
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Standard
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
6
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Display screen size
10.10 ”
Display screen size
12.30 ”
Seat material
Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning zones
2
Air conditioning zones
—
Sunroof
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
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