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Jeep Cherokee vs. Jeep Compass

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$35,000
Starting MSRP
$29,550
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
3,500 lbs
Towing Capacity
2,000 lbs
Towing Capacity
-
Towing Capacity
N/A
Cargo Capacity
N/A
Cargo Capacity
-
Cargo Capacity
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
39 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
210 hp
Horsepower
200 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Four Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Four Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
1.6 L/98
Displacement
2.0 L/122
Displacement
-
Displacement
210 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
200 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
230
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
221 @ 1750
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
CVT Transmission
A/T
Transmission Options
8-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
39 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

P225/65TR17
Front Tire Size
P225/55HR18
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
P225/65TR17
Rear Tire Size
P225/55HR18
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
18 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material

Suspension

Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Steering

Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Measurements

40 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
Front Hip Room
54 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
40 in
Second Head Room
39 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
39 in
Second Leg Room
38 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
58 in
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
Second Hip Room
49 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
113 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
188 in
Length, Overall
173 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
68 in
Height, Overall
65 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
64 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
64 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
8 in
Min Ground Clearance
8 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
-
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
-
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
45 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
42 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
43 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
38 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
28 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
27 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
31 in
Liftover Height
30 in
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
68 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
60 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
34 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
27 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
107 ft³
Passenger Volume
100 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume

Weight & Capacity

14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight
-
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
-
Total Option Weight
4,295 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,620 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
-
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
-
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
-
Maximum Payload Capacity
3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,500 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
2,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
-
Maximum Trailering Capacity

Safety

Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
-
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
-
Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

550
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
500
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
180
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2026 Jeep Cherokee or the 2026 Jeep Compass?

The 2026 Jeep Cherokee and the 2026 Jeep Compass are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Jeep Cherokee or the 2026 Jeep Compass?

The 2026 Jeep Cherokee is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Jeep Compass with 37 MPG combined versus 26 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Jeep Cherokee or the 2026 Jeep Compass?

The 2026 Jeep Compass is cheaper than the 2026 Jeep Cherokee with a $29,550 starting MSRP versus a $35,000 starting MSRP.

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