Jeep Compass first generation

Jeep Compass first generation
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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

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,410–4,470 mm RDW4,410–4,450 mm TC4,404 mm
Width1,810 mm RDW1,810 mm TC1,760 mm
Height1,640–1,740 mm RDW1,630–1,650 mm TC1,631–1,656 mm
Wheelbase2,640 mm RDW2,630–2,640 mm TC2,635 mm
Front track1,520 mm ASTRA1,520 mm TC–
Rear track1,520 mm ASTRA1,500–1,520 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,399–1,505 kg RDW1,393–1,517 kg TC1,460–1,685 kg
Mass in running order1,499–1,605 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight1,980–2,010 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer1,200–2,000 kg Traficom––
Towing, unbraked trailer450 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW––
Doors4–5 RDW––
Performance
Top speed180–187 km/h RDW–180–185 km/h
Torque190–320 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 testPass rateUK averageTests
9–12 years69.0% (67.8–70.2)77.9%5,802
13 years and older58.8% (56.0–61.5)69.2%1,217

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Suspension52.2%29.8%
Tyres33.1%31.2%
Brakes31.2%28.9%
Lights and electrics22.7%19.5%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)10.5%9.0%
Noise, emissions and leaks10.0%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 versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
20172.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel145 g/km10,258
20171.6 L88 kW (120 PS)Diesel117 g/km5,433
20171.4 L125 kW (170 PS)Petrol160 g/km2,536
20171.4 L103 kW (140 PS)Petrol143 g/km1,489
20172.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Diesel148 g/km1,100
20171.4 L188 kW (256 PS)Petrol160 g/km316
20172.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Diesel146 g/km300
20171.4 L155 kW (211 PS)Petrol142 g/km104
20172.0 L188 kW (256 PS)Diesel148 g/km16
20171.6 L132 kW (179 PS)Diesel117 g/km14
2011–20162.4 L125 kW (170 PS)Petrol194–211 g/km5,394
2011–20162.0 L115 kW (156 PS)Petrol175–190 g/km5,092
20162.0 L115 kW (156 PS)LPG190 g/km16
2011–20152.1 L120 kW (163 PS)Diesel172–173 g/km14,479
2011–20152.1 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel164–166 g/km9,976
20132.1 L–Other fuel169 g/km427
20132.0 L–Other fuel175 g/km13
2010–2013––Diesel169–293 g/km193
2011–2013––Petrol175–193 g/km82
2011–20122.4 L–Petrol199 g/km90
20112.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel175 g/km94
20112.0 L–Diesel175 g/km10
20102.0 L–Diesel176 g/km1,232
20102.4 L–Petrol206 g/km78
20102.1 L–Diesel172 g/km28

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 versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2012–20182.0 4x22.0 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.6 L/100 km NEDC175 g/km
2014–20182.4 4x42.4 L–Petrol6-speed automatic9.0 L/100 km NEDC209 g/km
2013–20142.0 4x22.0 L–PetrolManual7.6 L/100 km NEDC175 g/km
2013–20142.2 CRD 4x42.1 L–DieselManual6.6 L/100 km NEDC172 g/km
2012–20142.4 4x42.4 L–PetrolContinuously variable (CVT)8.6 L/100 km NEDC199 g/km
20132.4 4x40.2 L–PetrolAutomatic9.0 L/100 km NEDC209 g/km
20132.2 CRD 4x2 134bhp2.1 L100 kW (136 PS)DieselManual6.1 L/100 km NEDC161 g/km
20132.2 CRD 4x4 160bhp2.1 L119 kW (162 PS)DieselManual6.6 L/100 km NEDC172 g/km
20132.4 4x42.4 L–PetrolAutomatic8.6 L/100 km NEDC199 g/km
20122.2 CRD 4x2 low power2.1 L–Diesel6-speed manual6.1 L/100 km NEDC161 g/km
20122.2 CRD 4x4 normal power2.1 L–Diesel6-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC172 g/km
20122.2 CRD 4x2 134bhp2.1 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.1 L/100 km NEDC161 g/km
20122.2 CRD 4x4 160bhp2.1 L119 kW (162 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC172 g/km
20102.4 Manual2.4 L–Petrol5-speed manual8.7 L/100 km NEDC201 g/km
20102.4 CVT2.4 L–PetrolContinuously variable (CVT)8.8 L/100 km NEDC203 g/km
2007–20092 · 2.0td · 08 MY 2.0td2.0 L–Diesel6-speed manual6.5 L/100 km NEDC177 g/km
2008–20092.4 · 08 MY 2.42.4 L–Petrol5-speed manual8.5 L/100 km NEDC202 g/km
2008–20092.4 · 08 MY 2.42.4 L–PetrolContinuously variable (CVT)8.7 L/100 km NEDC207 g/km
2007–20092.42.4 L–Petrol5-speed manual8.4–8.7 L/100 km NEDC199–206 g/km
2007–20092.42.4 L–PetrolContinuously variable (CVT)8.6–9.5 L/100 km NEDC205–226 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 versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015COMPASS (2014) 2.2 l CRD BVM6 4x4 (136ch)–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC172 g/km
2013–2015COMPASS (2014) 2.2 l CRD BVM6 4x2 (136ch)–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.1 L/100 km NEDC161 g/km
2015COMPASS (2014) 2.2 l CRD BVM6 4x4 (163ch)–120 kW (163 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC172 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)Diesel6-speed manual6.1 L/100 km NEDC161 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)Diesel6-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC172 g/km
2012–2014NOUVEAU COMPASS (2012) 2.0 L CVT 4x2–115 kW (156 PS)PetrolContinuously variable (CVT)8.2 L/100 km NEDC190 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)Diesel6-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC172 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)Diesel6-speed manual6.1 L/100 km NEDC161 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)Diesel6-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC172 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)Diesel6-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC172 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 versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2017–20222.4 LPetrol9-speed automaticAll-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA222 g/km
2014–20222.4 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23–25 MPG (9.4–10.2 L/100 km) EPA217–237 g/km
2017–20202.4 LPetrol6-speed manualFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA211 g/km
2017–20202.4 LPetrol6-speed manualAll-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
2009–20172.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA216–221 g/km
2010–20172.0 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Front-wheel drive24–25 MPG (9.4–9.8 L/100 km) EPA221–235 g/km
2008–20172.4 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA219–224 g/km
2016–2017SIDI2.4 LPetrol6-speed automaticFour-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA249 g/km
2010–20172.4 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Four-wheel drive21–23 MPG (10.2–11.2 L/100 km) EPA240–259 g/km
20172.4 LPetrol5-speed manualAll-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA229 g/km
2015–2016SIDI2.4 LPetrol5-speed manualFour-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
2013–2016Off Road Package · SIDI2.4 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Four-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA260 g/km
2014–20152.4 LPetrol6-speed automaticFour-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
20142.0 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA234 g/km
2010–20142.4 LPetrol5-speed manualFour-wheel drive24–25 MPG (9.4–9.8 L/100 km) EPA221–230 g/km
2011–20132.4 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Front-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA235–240 g/km
2011–2012Off Road Package2.4 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Four-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
2007–2010CMODE VLKUP2.4 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Front-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
2007–2009VMODE CLKUP2.0 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Front-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
2007–2009CMODE VLKUP2.4 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Four- or all-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
2007–20092.4 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive24–25 MPG (9.4–9.8 L/100 km) EPA221–230 g/km

Canada 13 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2014–2022Sport utility vehicle: Small2.4 LPetrol6-speed automatic9.3–10.6 L/100 km 5-cycle218–249 g/km
2017–2022Sport utility vehicle: Small2.4 LPetrol9-speed automatic9.5 L/100 km 5-cycle222 g/km
2017–2020Sport utility vehicle: Small2.4 LPetrol6-speed manual9.0–9.4 L/100 km 5-cycle211–221 g/km
2013–2017Sport utility vehicle: Small2.0 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)9.7–10.0 L/100 km 5-cycle223–235 g/km
2013–2017Sport utility vehicle: Small2.0 LPetrol5-speed manual9.1–9.3 L/100 km 5-cycle209–216 g/km
2013–2017Sport utility vehicle: Small2.4 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)9.9–11.1 L/100 km 5-cycle228–259 g/km
2014–2017Sport utility vehicle: Small2.4 LPetrol5-speed manual9.3–9.8 L/100 km 5-cycle214–230 g/km
2014Sport utility vehicle: Small2.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic9.8 L/100 km 5-cycle225 g/km
2011–2014Sport utility vehicle · Sport utility vehicle: Small2.4 LPetrol5-speed manual9.4–9.7 L/100 km 5-cycle216–223 g/km
2007–2012Sport utility vehicle2.0 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)9.6 L/100 km 5-cycle221 g/km
2010–2012Sport utility vehicle2.0 LPetrol5-speed manual9.3–9.4 L/100 km 5-cycle214–216 g/km
2007–2012Sport utility vehicle2.4 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)10.0–10.6 L/100 km 5-cycle230–244 g/km
2007–2010Sport utility vehicle2.4 LPetrol5-speed manual9.4–9.8 L/100 km 5-cycle216–225 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.