Jeep Compass 2011–2016 car dimensions: 4448 mm long, 1812 mm wide and 1651 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,409 kg. Braked towing is 907 kg.
Cabin has soft-touch door panels, padded armrest and chrome accents on higher trims. Manual climate is standard. automatic temperature control comes on Limited. Cruise control is standard across the board with steering-wheel buttons. Media Center radios start basic with aux jack. optional units add 6.5-inch touchscreen, hard drive, voice command and Bluetooth. From 2014 a ParkView rear camera is available, standard on Limited. No advanced driver aids like automatic braking or lane systems appear in the equipment lists.
Boot holds 22.7 cubic feet with rear seats up. The 60/40 split-folding rear seats drop flat for 53.6 cubic feet. Front passenger seat also folds flat for longer items. Carpeted load floor is standard. a soft tonneau cover is available in packages.
Maximum braked towing is 2000 lb with the Trailer Tow Prep Group that adds an engine oil cooler, full-size spare and wiring harness. Base rating without the group is 1000 lb. Payload is listed at 925 lb including occupants and cargo. Freedom Drive II Off-Road package raises ride height one inch, adds skid plates, heavy-duty alternator and oil cooler plus all-terrain tires for tougher work or trail use.
The cabin offers soft-touch door panels and padded surfaces with premium cloth or leather-trimmed seats. Heated front seats and a six-way power driver seat appear on higher grades. A power sunroof with sunshade is available. Rear seats recline and fold 60/40 for cargo flexibility, with solid legroom for passengers.
EPA-estimated up to 23 city/30 hwy mpg with 2.0L and manual 4x2
Oil and filter change every 8,000 miles or 6 months
Standard ABS, ESC, traction control, multistage front air bags and side-curtain air bags
NHTSA rollover rating 4 stars. IIHS Good in side impact with side air bags
Fuel economy reaches an EPA-estimated 23 city and 30 highway mpg on the 2.0-liter engine with five-speed manual and front-wheel drive. The 2.4-liter versions return lower figures that vary with transmission and four-wheel drive.
Follow the oil-life monitor or change oil and filter every 8,000 miles or six months. Rotate tires at each oil service. Cabin and engine air filters, brakes and other items follow the scheduled intervals in the owner materials.
Standard safety kit includes electronic stability control with roll mitigation, antilock brakes, brake assist, all-speed traction control, advanced multistage front air bags and side-curtain air bags. Supplemental front side air bags are available or standard on higher grades. Tire-pressure monitoring is standard.
Keep the car by addressing any open recalls promptly and sticking to the maintenance schedule for fluids, filters and inspections. Regular tire rotations and brake checks help maintain everyday reliability.
Length 4448 mm, Width 1812 mm, Height 1651 mm, Wheelbase 2635 mm (Compass 2011–2016)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2012 Jeep Compass Specifications, supplemented by 2011 EU technical sheet.