Jeep Compass first generation

The Jeep Compass first generation (2007–2017): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 89 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: MK · Sold in: United States, Canada, European Union, United Kingdom, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,410–4,470 mm RDW | 4,410–4,450 mm TC | 4,404 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm RDW | 1,810 mm TC | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,640–1,740 mm RDW | 1,630–1,650 mm TC | 1,631–1,656 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm RDW | 2,630–2,640 mm TC | 2,635 mm |
| Front track | 1,520 mm ASTRA | 1,520 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,520 mm ASTRA | 1,500–1,520 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,399–1,505 kg RDW | 1,393–1,517 kg TC | 1,460–1,685 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,499–1,605 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,980–2,010 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,200–2,000 kg Traficom | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 450 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4–5 RDW | – | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 180–187 km/h RDW | – | 180–185 km/h |
| Torque | 190–320 Nm ASTRA | – | 190–320 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/55R18, 215/60R17, 215/65R16, 225/55R18, 225/60R17, 235/45R19
NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2013: ★★★☆☆ · 2014: ★★★★☆ · 2017: ★★★★☆
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 years | 69.0% (67.8–70.2) | 77.9% | 5,802 |
| 13 years and older | 58.8% (56.0–61.5) | 69.2% | 1,217 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 52.2% | 29.8% |
| Tyres | 33.1% | 31.2% |
| Brakes | 31.2% | 28.9% |
| Lights and electrics | 22.7% | 19.5% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 10.5% | 9.0% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.0% | 9.2% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
2,145 complaints for model years 2007–2017. 84 crashes · 41 fires · 79 injuries · 1 death
- Engine 500
- Electrical system 319
- Suspension 272
- Transmission and drivetrain 270
- Fuel system 231
- Airbags 221
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 89 versions of the Jeep Compass first generation
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European Union 25 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 145 g/km | 10,258 |
| 2017 | 1.6 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Diesel | 117 g/km | 5,433 |
| 2017 | 1.4 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Petrol | 160 g/km | 2,536 |
| 2017 | 1.4 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Petrol | 143 g/km | 1,489 |
| 2017 | 2.0 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Diesel | 148 g/km | 1,100 |
| 2017 | 1.4 L | 188 kW (256 PS) | Petrol | 160 g/km | 316 |
| 2017 | 2.0 L | 155 kW (211 PS) | Diesel | 146 g/km | 300 |
| 2017 | 1.4 L | 155 kW (211 PS) | Petrol | 142 g/km | 104 |
| 2017 | 2.0 L | 188 kW (256 PS) | Diesel | 148 g/km | 16 |
| 2017 | 1.6 L | 132 kW (179 PS) | Diesel | 117 g/km | 14 |
| 2011–2016 | 2.4 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Petrol | 194–211 g/km | 5,394 |
| 2011–2016 | 2.0 L | 115 kW (156 PS) | Petrol | 175–190 g/km | 5,092 |
| 2016 | 2.0 L | 115 kW (156 PS) | LPG | 190 g/km | 16 |
| 2011–2015 | 2.1 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 172–173 g/km | 14,479 |
| 2011–2015 | 2.1 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 164–166 g/km | 9,976 |
| 2013 | 2.1 L | – | Other fuel | 169 g/km | 427 |
| 2013 | 2.0 L | – | Other fuel | 175 g/km | 13 |
| 2010–2013 | – | – | Diesel | 169–293 g/km | 193 |
| 2011–2013 | – | – | Petrol | 175–193 g/km | 82 |
| 2011–2012 | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 199 g/km | 90 |
| 2011 | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 175 g/km | 94 |
| 2011 | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 175 g/km | 10 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 176 g/km | 1,232 |
| 2010 | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 206 g/km | 78 |
| 2010 | 2.1 L | – | Diesel | 172 g/km | 28 |
United Kingdom 20 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–20182.0 4x2 | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
| 2014–20182.4 4x4 | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 209 g/km |
| 2013–20142.0 4x2 | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | Manual | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
| 2013–20142.2 CRD 4x4 | 2.1 L | – | Diesel | Manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 172 g/km |
| 2012–20142.4 4x4 | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
| 20132.4 4x4 | 0.2 L | – | Petrol | Automatic | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 209 g/km |
| 20132.2 CRD 4x2 134bhp | 2.1 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 161 g/km |
| 20132.2 CRD 4x4 160bhp | 2.1 L | 119 kW (162 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 172 g/km |
| 20132.4 4x4 | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | Automatic | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
| 20122.2 CRD 4x2 low power | 2.1 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 161 g/km |
| 20122.2 CRD 4x4 normal power | 2.1 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 172 g/km |
| 20122.2 CRD 4x2 134bhp | 2.1 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 161 g/km |
| 20122.2 CRD 4x4 160bhp | 2.1 L | 119 kW (162 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 172 g/km |
| 20102.4 Manual | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 201 g/km |
| 20102.4 CVT | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 203 g/km |
| 2007–20092 · 2.0td · 08 MY 2.0td | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 177 g/km |
| 2008–20092.4 · 08 MY 2.4 | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 202 g/km |
| 2008–20092.4 · 08 MY 2.4 | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 207 g/km |
| 2007–20092.4 | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.4–8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 199–206 g/km |
| 2007–20092.4 | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 8.6–9.5 L/100 km NEDC | 205–226 g/km |
France 10 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015COMPASS (2014) 2.2 l CRD BVM6 4x4 (136ch) | – | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 172 g/km |
| 2013–2015COMPASS (2014) 2.2 l CRD BVM6 4x2 (136ch) | – | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 161 g/km |
| 2015COMPASS (2014) 2.2 l CRD BVM6 4x4 (163ch) | – | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 172 g/km |
| 2014COMPASS (2013) 2.2 L CRD FAP BVM6 4x2 (136ch) · NOUVEAU COMPASS (2012) 2.2 L CRD BVM6 4x2 (136ch) | – | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 161 g/km |
| 2014COMPASS (2014) 2.2 l CRD BVM6 4x4 (136ch) · NOUVEAU COMPASS (2012) 2.2 L CRD BVM6 4x4 (136ch) | – | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 172 g/km |
| 2012–2014NOUVEAU COMPASS (2012) 2.0 L CVT 4x2 | – | 115 kW (156 PS) | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
| 2014COMPASS (2013) 2.2 L CRD FAP BVM6 4x4 (163ch) · COMPASS (2014) 2.2 l CRD BVM6 4x4 (163ch) · COMPASS 2.2 L CRD BMV6 and 1 more trim | – | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 172 g/km |
| 2012–2013NOUVEAU COMPASS (2012) 2.2 L CRD BVM6 4x2 (136ch) · COMPASS (2013) 2.2 L CRD FAP BVM6 4x2 (136ch) | – | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 161 g/km |
| 2012–2013NOUVEAU COMPASS (2012) 2.2 L CRD BVM6 4x4 (136ch) · COMPASS (2014) 2.2 l CRD BVM6 4x4 (136ch) | – | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 172 g/km |
| 2012–2013COMPASS 2.2 L CRD BMV6 · NOUVEAU COMPASS (2012) 2.2 L CRD BVM6 4x4 (163ch) · COMPASS (2013) 2.2 L CRD FAP BVM6 4x4 (163ch) and 1 more trim | – | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 172 g/km |
United States 21 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2022 | 2.4 L | Petrol | 9-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 222 g/km |
| 2014–2022 | 2.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23–25 MPG (9.4–10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 217–237 g/km |
| 2017–2020 | 2.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 211 g/km |
| 2017–2020 | 2.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | All-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 2009–2017 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 216–221 g/km |
| 2010–2017 | 2.0 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | Front-wheel drive | 24–25 MPG (9.4–9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 221–235 g/km |
| 2008–2017 | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 219–224 g/km |
| 2016–2017SIDI | 2.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 249 g/km |
| 2010–2017 | 2.4 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | Four-wheel drive | 21–23 MPG (10.2–11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240–259 g/km |
| 2017 | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | All-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 229 g/km |
| 2015–2016SIDI | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 2013–2016Off Road Package · SIDI | 2.4 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | Four-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 260 g/km |
| 2014–2015 | 2.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 2014 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 234 g/km |
| 2010–2014 | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four-wheel drive | 24–25 MPG (9.4–9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 221–230 g/km |
| 2011–2013 | 2.4 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 235–240 g/km |
| 2011–2012Off Road Package | 2.4 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | Four-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 2007–2010CMODE VLKUP | 2.4 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 2007–2009VMODE CLKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 2007–2009CMODE VLKUP | 2.4 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | Four- or all-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 2007–2009 | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 24–25 MPG (9.4–9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 221–230 g/km |
Canada 13 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2022Sport utility vehicle: Small | 2.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 9.3–10.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 218–249 g/km |
| 2017–2022Sport utility vehicle: Small | 2.4 L | Petrol | 9-speed automatic | 9.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 222 g/km |
| 2017–2020Sport utility vehicle: Small | 2.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 211–221 g/km |
| 2013–2017Sport utility vehicle: Small | 2.0 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 9.7–10.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 223–235 g/km |
| 2013–2017Sport utility vehicle: Small | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.1–9.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 209–216 g/km |
| 2013–2017Sport utility vehicle: Small | 2.4 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 9.9–11.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 228–259 g/km |
| 2014–2017Sport utility vehicle: Small | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.3–9.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 214–230 g/km |
| 2014Sport utility vehicle: Small | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 9.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 225 g/km |
| 2011–2014Sport utility vehicle · Sport utility vehicle: Small | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.4–9.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 216–223 g/km |
| 2007–2012Sport utility vehicle | 2.0 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 9.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 221 g/km |
| 2010–2012Sport utility vehicle | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.3–9.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 214–216 g/km |
| 2007–2012Sport utility vehicle | 2.4 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 10.0–10.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 230–244 g/km |
| 2007–2010Sport utility vehicle | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 216–225 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.





