2016 Jeep Compass vs 2016 Subaru Crosstrek

2016 Jeep Compass

2016 Subaru Crosstrek

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4WD 4-Door 75th Anniversary

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Compass 4WD 4-Door 75th Anniversary	20	26	$21,477	$21,695
Compass 4WD 4-Door High Altitude Edition	20	26	$25,411	$25,995
Compass 4WD 4-Door Latitude	20	26	$25,411	$25,995
Compass 4WD 4-Door Sport	22	27	$21,477	$21,695
Compass 4WD 4-Door Sport SE Pkg	20	26	$21,477	$21,695
Compass FWD 4-Door 75th Anniversary	21	28	$19,587	$19,695
Compass FWD 4-Door High Altitude Edition	22	26	$23,531	$23,995
Compass FWD 4-Door Latitude	22	26	$23,531	$23,995
Compass FWD 4-Door Sport	23	30	$19,587	$19,695
Compass FWD 4-Door Sport SE Pkg	22	26	$19,587	$19,695

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5-Door CVT 2.0i Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Crosstrek 5-Door CVT 2.0i Limited	26	34	$23,732	$25,095
Crosstrek 5-Door CVT 2.0i Premium	26	34	$22,164	$23,395
Crosstrek 5-Door Manual 2.0i	23	31	$20,507	$21,595
Crosstrek 5-Door Manual 2.0i Premium	23	31	$21,247	$22,395
Crosstrek Hybrid 5-Door	30	34	$25,107	$26,395
Crosstrek Hybrid 5-Door Touring	30	34	$28,456	$29,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,477

$23,732

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$21,695

$25,095

Monthly Payment Estimate

$362 / month

$418 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Jeep Compass is a competent, bargain-priced, and generally well-equipped small crossover; but it's lacking in the tech and safety areas.

If you thought about an SUV but really just want a maneuverable small car with good gas mileage and all-wheel drive, the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek is all you need and nothing you don't.

TCC Likes

Refined 6-speed automatic
Value and affordability
Maneuverability

Traction and agility
Maneuverability
Comfortable ride

TCC Dislikes

Poor gas mileage
Limited cargo space
Lackluster safety

Cost-cut interior look
Barely adequate acceleration
Tire and road noise

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 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)

39.9

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 3 (ft³)

22.7

22.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

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)

53.6

51.9

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

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.6

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55TR18

P225/55HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

TT1

Front Tire Size

P215/55TR18

P225/55HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TT1

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)

3343

3208

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

525

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

165 @ 4400

145 @ 4200

Engine Order Code

ED3

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

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 Drive

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

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 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

8.0

6.1

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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