The Jeep Compass is an economical alternative to larger crossover models—as well as small sedans—and it's one of the few small crossovers to offer the option of serious off-road ability.
Most rivals tend to either take a sportier direction or one that's a little more rugged, like the Compass.
The Nissan Juke is perhaps the sportiest, yet the least practical.
At the sporty side of this group is the Nissan Juke; it offers more inspiring styling and a versatile interior, although its ride can be harsh and it doesn’t offer much if any off-road capability.
The Hyundai Tucson has been revamped this year into a somewhat more refined, substantial-feeling vehicle.
Meanwhile, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has some of the same issues as the Compass (it's actually related); it has a somewhat better-designed interior and a comfortable ride, although engine and road noise can be turnoffs.
The Subaru XV Crosstrek is a more carlike vehicle, but it’s surprisingly tough and fuel-efficient and has a reputation for safety; you can, as with the Compass, get a manual transmission, yet it has some of the same issues with refinement and engine noise.
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The 2016 Jeep Compass is a competent, bargain-priced, and generally well-equipped small crossover; but it's lacking in the tech and safety areas. |
The 2016 Hyundai Tucson caters to drivers that put styling and features at the top of their crossover-SUV wish list. |
A sporty alternative to a growing list of subcompact SUVs, the 2016 Nissan Juke is part rambunctious rally-racer, part defiantly different crossover, but it lacks the space and fuel economy of most rivals. |
The 2016 Mini Counryman retains a fair amount of the Mini character and fun-to-drive spirit, but a growing crop of small crossovers give it more competition than ever. |
The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport isn't as refined inside as it looks from its exterior, but it maneuvers well and offers a surprising amount of functional space. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $19,695 | $22,700 | $20,250 | $22,750 | $19,595 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 20 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Premium Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| EPA Class | ||||
| Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Station Wagon | Compact Cars | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD |
| Style Name | ||||
| FWD 4-Door Sport | FWD 4-Door SE | 5-Door Wagon CVT S FWD | FWD 4-Door | 2WD 4-Door CVT ES |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | ||||
| Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Manual w/OD | CVT w/OD |
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| 2016 Jeep Compass vs. 2016 Hyundai Tucson | 2016 Jeep Compass vs. 2016 Nissan Juke | 2016 Jeep Compass vs. 2016 MINI Cooper Countryman | 2016 Jeep Compass vs. 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | |
