Compare 2018 Jeep Compass vs 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

2018 Jeep Compass
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Altitude 4x4
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Compass Altitude 4x4 22 30 $23,957 $24,395
Compass Altitude FWD 22 31 $23,957 $24,395
Compass Latitude 4x4 22 31 $23,957 $24,395
Compass Latitude FWD 22 31 $23,957 $24,395
Compass Latitude w/Sun/Wheel Pkg FWD 22 31 $23,957 $24,395
Compass Limited 4x4 22 30 $28,469 $29,195
Compass Limited FWD 22 31 $27,059 $27,695
Compass Sport 4x4 22 31 $22,377 $22,595
Compass Sport FWD 23 32 $20,960 $21,095
Compass Trailhawk 4x4 22 30 $28,093 $28,795
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2.0i CVT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Crosstrek 2.0i CVT 27 33 $21,609 $22,795
Crosstrek 2.0i Limited CVT 27 33 $24,840 $26,295
Crosstrek 2.0i Manual 23 29 $20,692 $21,795
Crosstrek 2.0i Premium CVT 27 33 $22,348 $23,595
Crosstrek 2.0i Premium Manual 23 29 $21,431 $22,595

2018 Subaru Crosstrek vs. 2018 Jeep Compass: Compare Cars

Andrew Ganz 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.

Both models are new for 2018 and they bring rugged style and versatility, if not stump-pulling performance. In our eyes, the 2018 Crosstrek’s the one to have; it rates a 7.2 out of 10. The 2018 Compass suffers for its low safety scores, coming in at a 6.3 out of 10. Here’s what we think.

 
Pricing
Invoice Price
$23,957
$21,609
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$24,395
$22,795
Monthly Payment Estimate
$407 / month
$380 / 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.
TCC Likes
TCC Dislikes
Fuel Economy
City
22 mpg 27 mpg
Highway
30 mpg 33 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small SUV 4WD Small SUV 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.1 55.6
Passenger Volume (ft³)
99.6 100.9
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
5 5
Front Head Room (in)
39.2 39.8
Second Hip Room (in)
49.2 55.2
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56.7 56.7
Second Head Room (in)
38.5 38
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
64.8 63.6
Liftover Height (in)
29.7 30.9
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)
8.2 8.7
Length, Overall (in)
173 175.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
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 Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
59.8 55.3
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- 64.2
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- 32.3
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11 10.8
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
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
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
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/55HR18 P225/60HR17
Rear Tire Order Code
TWL NA
Front Tire Size
P225/55HR18 P225/60HR17
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact
Front Tire Order Code
TWL NA
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)
3327 3157
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7 17 X 7
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7 17 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
500 -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160 -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
175 @ 3900 145 @ 4000
Engine Order Code
EDE NA
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
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
25 29
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
30 33
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22 27
Transmission
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.83 3.90
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91 -
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.58 -
Trans Type
9 7
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.76 -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.81 3.69
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.12 -
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.70 0.56
Trans Order Code
DF5 NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.38 -
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD CVT w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.62 -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.70 3.60 - 0.67
Summary
Vehicle Name
Jeep Compass Subaru Crosstrek
Body Style
Sport Utility Sport Utility
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.1 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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