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2021 Jeep Compass
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80th Anniversary 4x4
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Compass 80th Anniversary 4x4 22 30 $29,094 $29,715
Compass 80th Anniversary FWD 22 31 $27,669 $28,215
Compass Altitude 4x4 22 30 $26,909 $27,415
Compass Altitude FWD 22 31 $25,484 $25,915
Compass Freedom 4x4 22 30 $25,136 $25,415
Compass Latitude 4x4 22 30 $26,909 $27,415
Compass Latitude FWD 22 31 $25,484 $25,915
Compass Limited 4x4 22 30 $30,139 $30,815
Compass Limited FWD 22 31 $28,714 $29,315
Compass Sport 4x4 22 30 $25,136 $25,415
Compass Sport FWD 22 31 $23,703 $23,915
Compass Trailhawk 4x4 22 30 $30,139 $30,815
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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
Pricing
Invoice Price
$29,094
$22,348
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$29,715
$23,595
Monthly Payment Estimate
$495 / month
$393 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
5.0
6.0
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
TCC Dislikes
Fuel Economy
City
22 mpg 28 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)
173 176.5
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)
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
P235/45HR19 P225/60HR17
Rear Tire Order Code
TPS NA
Front Tire Size
P235/45HR19 P225/60HR17
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact
Front Tire Order Code
TPS 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 3188
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 X 7.5 17 X 7
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
19 X 7.5 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)
160 130
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 30
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
30 33
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22 28
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
9 8
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive All Wheel
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
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 NA
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 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 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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2021 Jeep Compass
  • 2021 Compass selection improving
  • Lease: From $253 for 36 months
  • Rebates: Up to $4,750 off
  • Finance: From 0% APR for 84 months
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2021 Subaru Crosstrek
  • 2021 Crosstrek easy to find
  • Lease: From $219 for 36 months
  • Rebates: None, but dealer discounting likely
  • Finance: From 0.9% APR for 48 months
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