Compare 2018 Jeep Compass vs 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

2018 Jeep Compass
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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

2018 Subaru Crosstrek vs. 2018 Jeep Compass: Compare Cars

Andrew Ganz Andrew Ganz

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.

 
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
7.2
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.
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Fuel Economy
City
23 mpg 23 mpg
Highway
32 mpg 29 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in)
54.1 55.1
Second Leg Room (in)
38.3 36.5
Front Head Room (in)
39.2 39.8
Second Hip Room (in)
49.2 55.2
Passenger Volume (ft³)
99.6 100.9
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56.7 56.7
Second Head Room (in)
38.5 38
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.1 55.6
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Front Leg Room (in)
41.8 43.1
Exterior Dimensions
Liftover Height (in)
29.7 -
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.3 61.2
Wheelbase (in)
103.8 104.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.8 71
Track Width, Front (in)
60.7 61
Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.8 8.7
Length, Overall (in)
173 175.8
Height, Overall (in)
64.6 63.6
Cargo Area Dimensions
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 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 Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- 32.3
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- 64.2
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12 11.6
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11 10.8
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
13.5 16.6
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.3 35.4
Tires
Front Tire Size
P215/65HR16 P225/60HR17
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact
Front Tire Order Code
TM9 NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P215/65HR16 P225/60HR17
Rear Tire Order Code
TM9 NA
Trailering
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
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 1500
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
1000 1500
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3184 3113
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Styled Steel Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 X 6.5 17 X 7
Front Wheel Material
Styled Steel Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 X 6.5 17 X 7
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
500 -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160 -
Engine
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 NA
Displacement
2.4 L/144 2.0 L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
180 @ 6400 152 @ 6000
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
23 23
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
32 29
Transmission
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.98 1.03
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD Manual w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.62 0.74
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.15 3.82
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.83 4.44
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.36 1.30
Trans Type
6 6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.76 0.82
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
4.00 4.07
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.12 1.95
Trans Order Code
DE1 NA
Summary
Body Style
Sport Utility Sport Utility
Vehicle Name
Jeep Compass Subaru Crosstrek
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut
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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2018 Jeep Compass
  • 2019 Compass arriving; 2018s still easy to find
  • Rebate up to $3,500 on 2018s; $1,000 on 2019s
  • Lease a 2018 from $229 for 42 months
  • Get 0% APR for up to 60 months
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2018 Subaru Crosstrek
  • 2019 Crosstrek selection improving
  • No factory rebate, but dealer discounting likely
  • Lease from $235 for 36 months
  • Get 3.49% APR for for 63 months

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