2008 Jeep Compass Limited specs & colors
Sport Utility
MSRP
- FWD 4dr Sport
- $17,475
- 4WD 4dr Sport
- $19,225
- FWD 4dr Limited
- $21,455
- 4WD 4dr Limited
- $23,205
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Pastel Pebble Beige
Dark Slate Gray
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- 2.4L I4 engine
- 5-speed manual trans
$0
Starting MSRP
- 2.4L I4 engine
- continuously variable transaxle
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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21 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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172 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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11.5 x 1.0 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Power
Brake Type
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10.3 x 0.4 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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525
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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165 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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2.4L/144
Displacement
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172 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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CVT Transmission
M/T A/T 5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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21 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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7.2 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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23 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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27 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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41 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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104 in
Wheelbase
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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101 ft³
Passenger Volume
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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64 in
Height, Overall
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8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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52 in
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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5
Passenger Capacity
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173 in
Length, Overall
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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45 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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38 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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51 in
Second Hip Room
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40 in
Second Head Room
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31 in
Liftover Height
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54 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Brake Assist
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Steering
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Performance rack & pinion
Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Suspension
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Multi-link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Stabilizer bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
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P215/55R18
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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P215/55R18
Front Tire Size
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18 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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18 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,101 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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