2018 Jeep Compass vs 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

Compare 2018 Jeep Compass vs 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

2018 Jeep Compass

2018 Subaru Crosstrek

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FWD Sport

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FWD Sport	23	32	$20,960	$21,095
4x4 Sport	22	31	$22,377	$22,595
4x4 Altitude	22	30	$23,957	$24,395
4x4 Latitude	22	31	$23,957	$24,395
FWD Altitude	22	31	$23,957	$24,395
FWD Latitude	22	31	$23,957	$24,395
FWD Limited	22	31	$27,059	$27,695
4x4 Trailhawk	22	30	$28,093	$28,795
4x4 Limited	22	30	$28,469	$29,195

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2.0i Manual

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2.0i Manual	23	29	$20,692	$21,795
2.0i Manual Premium	23	29	$21,431	$22,595
2.0i CVT	27	33	$21,609	$22,795
2.0i CVT Premium	27	33	$22,348	$23,595
2.0i CVT Limited	27	33	$24,840	$26,295

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2018 Subaru Crosstrek vs. 2018 Jeep Compass: Compare Cars

Andrew Ganz Senior Editor

Sometimes, the road less traveled requires getting a little dirty. Enter the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek and the 2018 Jeep Compass, two small crossovers that aim to deliver a lot in small packages.

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$20,960

$20,692

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$21,095

$21,795

Monthly Payment Estimate

$352 / month

$363 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Jeep Compass makes some compromises in size and power, but its Trailhawk model hits the crossover-SUV sweet spot.

The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek smooths over the edges that we didn’t like with the last version. It’s smooth, quiet, and capable—all good things because it won’t be rushed.

TCC Likes

Tough Trailhawk model
Clever Cherokee-like shape
Lots of trim choice

Great capability
Better refinement
Good standard infotainment

TCC Dislikes

4-cylinder is overwhelmed here
Cabin feels narrow
Seats need better padding

Pokey performance
No benefit from manual transmission
Less than thrilling interior

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

Highway

32 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

41.8

43.1

Front Hip Room (in)

54.1

55.1

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

36.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

39.2

39.8

Second Hip Room (in)

49.2

55.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.7

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

55.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.6

100.9

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.8

8.7

Wheelbase (in)

103.8

104.9

Height, Overall (in)

64.6

63.6

Liftover Height (in)

29.7

30.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.3

61.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.8

Track Width, Front (in)

60.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

59.8

55.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

27.2

20.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

38.1

42.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

27.2

20.8

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

42.1

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

27.2

29.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

32.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

64.2

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

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)

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.5

16.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.3

35.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P215/65HR16

P225/60HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

TM9

Front Tire Size

P215/65HR16

P225/60HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TM9

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1000

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3184

3113

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Styled Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Styled Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

17 X 7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

Engine

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

180 @ 6400

152 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

175 @ 3900

145 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

ED6

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.83

4.44

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.36

1.30

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

0.82

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.00

4.07

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.12

1.95

Trans Order Code

DE1

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.98

1.03

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.15

3.82

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jeep Compass

Subaru Crosstrek

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Strut

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

6.8

7.0

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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