Overview: Jeep Compass  

Summary:

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Pros:

-Price

-Passenger Space

 

 Cons:

-Acceleration

-Refinement

-Interior Quality

-Cargo Space

-Rear Seat Shape

 

 Overall:

Jeep's first car stands out in no positive way but price.

 

 Recommended Alternatives:

-Chrysler PT Cruiser

-Ford Escape

-Ford Focus ZXW

-Honda CR-V

-Honda Element

-Hyundai Tucson

-Kia Spectra5

-Kia Sportage

-Mazda3

-Mazda Tribute

-Pontiac Vibe

-Scion xB

-Subaru Forester

-Suzuki Aerio SX

-Suzuki Grand Vitara

-Toyota Matrix

-Toyota RAV4

 

Evaluations:

Interior Comfort: 6/10

Interior Quality: 3/10

Versatility: 5/10

Refinement: 4/10

Fun-to-Drive: 4/10

Fuel Economy: 5/10

Safety: Unknown

Price: 8/10

Overall: 4/10

Recommended: No

 

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The Basics:

 

     Pricing:

 

Models/Base Price (MSRP):

Sport FWD: $15,425

Sport AWD: $17,025

Limited FWD: $19,580

Limited AWD: $21,180

Current rebate: None

Destination Charge: $560

 

Dimensions:

 

Length: 173.4 inches

Width: 69.3 inches

Height: 65.2 inches

Wheelbase: 103.7 inches

Weight: 3089-3351 lbs

Cargo Space Behind Second Seat : 21.9 cubic feet

Maximum Cargo Capacity: 52.5 cubic feet

 

Powertrain:

 

2.4-liter I4:

Standard on: Sport, Limited

Optional on: NA

Standard Transmission: 5-speed manual

Optional Transmission: CVT

Horsepower: 172

Torque: 165 lb/ft

EPA City Mileage: 23 mpg CVT, 25 mpg manual

EPA Highway Mileage: 26 mpg CVT, 29 mpg manual

 

 

Safety Ratings:

 

NHTSA Frontal Crash Test, Driver: NA

Front Passenger: NA

 

NHTSA Side Crash Test, Driver: NA

Front Passenger: NA

 

NHTSA Rollover Resistance: NA

 

IIHS Offset Crash Test: NA

 

IIHS Side Crash Test: NA

 

IIHS Head Restraint: NA

 

If you can read this, congratulations. Not everyone can read it, or course.

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