Jeep Compass 2017–2021 car dimensions: 4394 mm long, 1874 mm wide and 1647 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,509 kg. Braked towing is 907 kg.
The cabin offers a standard 5-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth on base trims, upgrading to 7- or 8.4-inch screens with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on higher grades or packages. Single-zone air conditioning is standard, with dual-zone automatic climate control available or standard on upper trims. Cruise control comes standard across the range. A rear backup camera is standard. Parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-path detection, lane departure warning with keep assist, and full-speed forward collision warning with automatic braking are available via packages on most trims.
Cargo space measures 771 liters behind the rear seats and expands to 1693 liters with seats folded. The load floor is height-adjustable with tie-down loops.
Maximum towing capacity is 907 kg when properly equipped with the trailer tow package on 4x4 models. it is not recommended for FWD. An engine oil cooler is standard. Off-road suspension is standard on the Trailhawk trim.
The cabin uses soft-touch door panels and contoured seats with generous padding and available contrast stitching. Higher grades add leather-trimmed seating, dual-zone automatic climate control, ambient LED lighting, and a power dual-pane panoramic sunroof. An acoustic windshield helps quiet the ride. Power eight-way driver seats with lumbar are available or standard on upper trims, along with heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. Rear seats are 60/40 split-folding with a center armrest and cupholders. The layout feels practical and roomy enough for four adults.
2.4-liter Tigershark engine rated up to 23 city/32 highway mpg on FWD manual models
13.5-gallon fuel tank. regular unleaded fuel
Oil change by indicator system. never exceed 10,000 miles or 12 months
IIHS Top Safety Pick (2017-21 models built after Dec 2016) with Good crashworthiness ratings when equipped with optional front crash prevention
NHTSA overall 4-star rating
Standard multi-stage front airbags, side-curtain airbags, front side airbags, driver knee airbag, ABS, electronic stability control, and tire-pressure monitoring
The 2.4-liter four-cylinder delivers official EPA figures of 23/32/26 mpg FWD with manual transmission and 22/30/25 mpg AWD automatic. Fuel tank holds 13.5 gallons of regular unleaded. Towing reaches 2,000 pounds when properly equipped on 4x4 models.
Service follows the oil-life monitor. Change oil and filter, rotate tires, and inspect brakes, battery, cooling system, and exhaust at every indicated interval. Intervals must not exceed 10,000 miles, 12 months, or 350 engine hours. Severe use such as dusty roads or frequent short trips can trigger service as early as 3,500 miles.
Crash tests give the redesigned Compass Good ratings across IIHS categories for models built after December 2016, earning Top Safety Pick with the optional forward-collision system. NHTSA scores it four stars overall. Standard kit includes seven airbags, stability control with roll mitigation, hill-start assist, and a rearview camera. Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-path detection, full-speed forward collision warning with braking, and lane-departure warning are available in packages on higher trims.
Routine care centers on following the oil indicator, tire rotations, and brake inspections. 4x4 models add checks for the transfer case and skid plates on Trailhawk. Keep the cabin filter and air filter clean, especially in dusty conditions. The vehicle is straightforward to maintain with common fluids and no exotic service demands beyond the indicator system.
Length 4394 mm, Width 1874 mm, Height 1647 mm, Wheelbase 2636 mm (Compass 2017–2021)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2021 Jeep Compass Specifications.