2021 Jeep Compass vs 2021 Subaru Crosstrek

2021 Jeep Compass

2021 Subaru Crosstrek

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80th Anniversary 4x4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Compass 80th Anniversary 4x4	22	30	$29,551	$30,195
Compass 80th Anniversary FWD	22	31	$28,126	$28,695
Compass Altitude 4x4	22	30	$27,394	$27,925
Compass Altitude FWD	22	31	$25,969	$26,425
Compass Freedom 4x4	22	30	$25,690	$25,995
Compass Latitude 4x4	22	30	$27,394	$27,925
Compass Latitude FWD	22	31	$25,969	$26,425
Compass Limited 4x4	22	30	$30,691	$31,395
Compass Limited FWD	22	31	$29,266	$29,895
Compass Sport 4x4	22	30	$25,690	$25,995
Compass Sport FWD	22	31	$24,258	$24,495
Compass Trailhawk 4x4	22	30	$30,691	$31,395

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CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Crosstrek CVT	28	33	$22,348	$23,595
Crosstrek Limited CVT	27	34	$26,411	$27,995
Crosstrek Manual	22	29	$21,108	$22,245
Crosstrek Premium CVT	28	33	$23,318	$24,645
Crosstrek Premium Manual	22	29	$22,078	$23,295
Crosstrek Sport CVT	27	34	$25,027	$26,495
Crosstrek Hybrid CVT	N/A	N/A	$33,201	$35,345

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,551

$22,348

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,195

$23,595

Monthly Payment Estimate

$503 / month

$393 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.0

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Jeep Compass skimps on safety and seat comfort, but delivers crossover utility in a compact footprint.

The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek flexes a more potent available powertrain but still prioritizes safety and capability.

TCC Likes

Sharp-looking sheetmetal
Standard touchscreen with smartphone tech
Capable Trailhawk trim

Excellent CVT
Off-road capable, rugged looks
Standard AWD

TCC Dislikes

Sloppy 9-speed automatic
Sub-par crash test scores
Cramped rear seat

Cramped USB ports
Limited-release hybrid
Manual transmission omits more than it adds

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

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

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

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

Track Width, Front (in)

60.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.2

8.7

Length, Overall (in)

173

176.5

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 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

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.3

35.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/45HR19

P225/60HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

TPS

Front Tire Size

P235/45HR19

P225/60HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TPS

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

3188

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

175 @ 3900

145 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

EDE

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)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.73

3.90

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

0.56

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.81

4.38

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

0.67

Trans Order Code

DFH

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.38

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.07 - 0.84

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jeep Compass

Subaru Crosstrek

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

7.1

5.9

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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Pricing

Invoice Price

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

Monthly Payment Estimate

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

TCC’s Bottom Line

TCC Likes

TCC Dislikes

Fuel Economy

City

Highway

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Leg Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

Liftover Height (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Track Width, Front (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Type

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

Front Wheel Material

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material