2008 Jeep Compass Specifications

2008 Jeep Compass

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2008 Jeep Compass

Kelley Blue Book Retail $12,200–$14,000  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: Sport 4dr 4x4

Engines

See Specs 172-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 2-speed CVT w/OD  

Powertrain

Optional Block heater  
Standard 120-amp. alternator  
Standard 525 CCA battery  
(60Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Optional Chrome tailpipe  
Optional Sequential sport shift: Autostick  
Standard Permanently locked hubs  
4.12 Axle ratio  
Standard Automatic full-time four-wheel drive  
Standard Four-wheel drive  
Standard Electronic transfer case  

5-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

2-spd CVT w/OD

Optional Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Touring suspension  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension  
Optional Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P215/60TR17.0 BSW touring AS tires  
Optional P215/55HR18.0 BSW performance AS tires  
Optional P215/65TR17.0 OWL AT tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 17" wheels
Optional 18" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Liftgate rear cargo door  
Standard Folding side-view door mirrors  
Optional Power remote folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Rear lip spoiler  
Standard Black door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Optional Rear mud flaps  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
rails only Roof rack  
Optional Trailering with harness  
Optional Paint with badging  
Optional Rocker panel extensions  
Standard Body-colored grille  
Optional Chrome tip exhaust  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Optional 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Optional Sunshade  
Optional Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Optional Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Standard Manual rearmost windows  
Optional Power rearmost windows  
Optional Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Optional Illuminated entry  
Optional Integrated key/remote  
Optional Auto-locking doors  
Optional Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Optional Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Optional Garage door transmitter  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Rear door bins  
Standard Audio media storage  
Standard Dashboard storage  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 1 12V DC power outlet  
Optional 1 AC power outlet  
Optional Ashtray  
Optional Front lighter element(s) location  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 4-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Optional 6-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Optional Manual reclining driver seat  
Optional Manual height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Optional Manual driver fore/aft adjustment  
Optional 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Optional Manual reclining passenger seat  
Optional Manual passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Optional Fold flat passenger seat  
Standard Front center armrest with storage  
Standard Rear 60-40 bench seat  
Optional Rear manual reclining 60-40 bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Standard Cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Optional YES Essentials premium cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Metal-look instrument panel insert, door panel insert, console insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Optional Chrome shift knob  
Optional Leather steering wheel  
Optional Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome and metal-look interior accents  
Standard Plastic cargo space  
Standard Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Optional Roll-up cargo cover  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Optional SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Optional SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Optional MP3 decoder  
Optional Radio data system  
Optional Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 4 speakers
Optional 7 Boston Acoustics speakers  
Optional 6 speakers
Standard Fixed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Optional Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Fixed interval rear window wiper  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Optional Deep-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Optional Front reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Optional Compass  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Optional Tire specific low-tire-pressure warning  
Optional Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-radio display clock  
Optional Systems monitor  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Optional Low-washer-fluid warning  
Optional Bulb-failure warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  
Optional Turn-signal-on warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Brake assist  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Optional Full-size spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Optional Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Optional Remote activated perimeter/approach lights  
Standard Manual tailgate/rear door lock  
Optional Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Sentry Key Immobilizer  
Optional Security system  
Optional Panic alarm  
Standard Stability control with anti-roll control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard 2 fixed rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-4 Engine type  
144 cu.in. Engine displacement  
172-hp @ 6,000 rpm Engine horsepower  
165 lbs.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.5" x 3.8" Engine bore x stroke  
10.50 to 1 Compression ratio  
13.5 gal. Fuel tank capacity
22 mpg Fuel economy city  
27 mpg Fuel economy highway  
3,326 lbs. Curb weight  
4,575 lbs. GVWR  
925 lbs. Payload  
1,000 lbs. Towing capacity  
173.4" Exterior length  
71.3" Exterior body width  
64.2" Exterior height  
103.7" Wheelbase  
59.8" Front tread  
59.8" Rear tread  
17.7' Turning radius  
20 degrees Approach angle  
31 degrees Departure angle  
8.1" Ground clearance (min.)  
20 degrees Ramp breakover angle  
30.5" Load floor height  
40.6" Front legroom  
39.3" Rear legroom  
40.7" Front headroom  
39.9" Rear headroom  
52.3" Front hiproom  
51.0" Rear hiproom  
54.6" Front shoulder room  
54.0" Rear shoulder room  
123.5 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
22.7 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
53.6 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
53.6 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  
38.0" Interior cargo width (min.)  
45.3" Interior cargo width (max.)  

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