2014 Jeep Compass vs 2014 Subaru Crosstrek

2014 Jeep Compass

2014 Subaru Crosstrek

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4WD 4-Door Latitude

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Compass 4WD 4-Door Latitude	21	27	$23,789	$24,595
Compass 4WD 4-Door Limited	21	27	$26,951	$27,995
Compass 4WD 4-Door Sport	23	28	$20,463	$20,795
Compass FWD 4-Door Altitude	22	27	$18,583	$18,795
Compass FWD 4-Door High Altitude	22	27	$21,929	$22,595
Compass FWD 4-Door Latitude	21	28	$21,929	$22,595
Compass FWD 4-Door Limited	21	28	$25,091	$25,995
Compass FWD 4-Door Sport	23	30	$18,583	$18,795

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5-Door Automatic 2.0i Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XV Crosstrek 5-Door Automatic 2.0i Limited	25	33	$23,178	$24,495
XV Crosstrek 5-Door Automatic 2.0i Premium	25	33	$21,793	$22,995
XV Crosstrek 5-Door Manual 2.0i Premium	23	30	$20,876	$21,995
XV Crosstrek Hybrid 5-Door 2.0i	29	33	$24,735	$25,995
XV Crosstrek Hybrid 5-Door 2.0i Touring	29	33	$27,804	$29,295

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,789

$23,178

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,595

$24,495

Monthly Payment Estimate

$410 / month

$408 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Jeep Compass finally finds true north, with a better automatic transmission and a few more fine details.

The 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek is an equal-opportunity hatchback, with agility for Snow Belt commuters and outdoor adventurers alike.

TCC Likes

More refined six-speed automatic
Affordability and value
Maneuverability

Mountain-goat all-wheel-drive agility
Comfortable ride
Compact maneuverability

TCC Dislikes

Poor gas mileage
Limited cargo space
Safety questions

Mundane interior materials
Below-average acceleration
Tire and road noise at speed

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.3

97.5

Front Leg Room (in)

40.6

43.5

Front Hip Room (in)

52.3

52.2

Second Leg Room (in)

39.4

35.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

40.7

39.8

Second Hip Room (in)

53.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

55.6

Second Head Room (in)

39.9

37.7

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

63.6

Liftover Height (in)

30.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.8

Wheelbase (in)

103.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.4

70.1

Track Width, Front (in)

59.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.1

8.7

Length, Overall (in)

175.1

175.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

22.7

22.3

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

45.3

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

26.7

29.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

62.7

51.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

22.7

22.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

64.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3

10.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.5

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.6

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/60TR17

P225/55HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

TTU

Front Tire Size

P215/60TR17

P225/55HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TTU

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3345

3197

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

17 X 7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

525

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Engine

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

172 @ 6000

148 @ 6200

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

165 @ 4400

145 @ 4200

Engine Order Code

ED3

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.37

3.70

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.80

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.67

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.64

Trans Order Code

DA4-A

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.21

3.58 - 0.62

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jeep Compass

Subaru XV Crosstrek

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.9

6.4

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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