2014 Jeep Compass vs. Its Competition

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Bengt Halvorson

Jan 13, 2013

In the seven years since the Jeep Compass was first introduced, it's gone from an alternative to somewhat larger, more family-oriented compact crossovers to part of a growing class of smaller crossover models.

Among them, the Nissan Juke is perhaps the sportiest, yet the least practical.

The MINI Countryman is also at the sporty side of this group; it offers a lot of interior space, although its ride can be harsh and it doesn’t offer much if any off-road ability.

The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, on the other hand, has a somewhat better-designed interior and a comfortable ride, although it suffers from some of the same refinement issues as the Compass.

The Subaru XV Crosstrek is a more carlike vehicle, but it’s surprisingly tough and fuel-efficient; the down side here too is refinement.

The Hyundai Tucson is compact and easy to park like the Compass, but more cohesive and stylish in design.

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Quick Specs
8.0 / 10 TCC Rating The 2014 Jeep Compass finally finds true north, with a new transmission and a few more fine details.	7.8 / 10 TCC Rating Rich in value and interesting styling cues, the 2013 Hyundai Tucson's a pint-sized crossover that completely avoids SUV cliches of size and looks.	7.6 / 10 TCC Rating The 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is space-efficient, comfortable, and very maneuverable, but its noisy interior and lack of refinement are limiting factors.	7.0 / 10 TCC Rating The 2013 Nissan Juke is road candy, from its zippy powertrain to its wacky looks--but tight space and low real-world gas mileage leave an aftertaste.	8.2 / 10 TCC Rating The 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek aims to provide the kind of trail ability and space for gear that weekend adventurer types need; but it also looks like a great value for Snow Belt commuters and small families -- and an alternative to bulkier crossover utilities.	8.0 / 10 TCC Rating The biggest MINI, the Countryman adds crossover flexibility to the lineup without diluting the fun-to-drive factor too much.
MSRP From
$18,495	$19,595	$19,170	$18,990	$21,995	$22,000
Gas Mileage
21 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy	20 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy	23 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy	25 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy	23 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy	25 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy
Engine
Regular Unleaded I-4	Gas I4	Gas I4	Gas Turbocharged I4	Gas Flat 4	Gas I4
EPA Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD	Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD	2WD Sport Utility Vehicle	Small Station Wagon	Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	Compact
Style Name
FWD 4-Door Sport	FWD 4-Door Manual GL	2WD 4-Door Manual ES	5-Door Wagon CVT S FWD	5-Door Manual 2.0i Premium	FWD 4-Door
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5	5	5	5	5	5
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	4	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
Sport Utility	Sport Utility Vehicle	Sport Utility	Crossover	Hatchback	Sport Utility Vehicle
Transmission
Manual w/OD	Manual	Manual	Continuously Variable Ratio	Manual	Manual