Change trim
MSRP
- FWD 4dr Sport $19,295
- 4WD 4dr Sport $21,045
- FWD 4dr Latitude $21,695
- 4WD 4dr Latitude $23,445
- FWD 4dr Limited $24,295
- 4WD 4dr Limited $26,045
2012 Jeep Compass Sport specs & colors
Sport Utility
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Dark Slate Gray / Light Pebble Beige Interior
Dark Slate Gray
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- 2.0L I4 engine
- continuously variable transaxle
$0
Starting MSRP
- 2.4L I4 engine
- 5-speed manual trans
$0
Starting MSRP
- 2.4L I4 engine
- continuously variable transaxle II
See all packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- 2.0L I4 engine
- 5-speed manual trans
$30
Starting MSRP
- cigar lighter
- removable ash tray
Specifications
| EPA Classification | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 x 6.5 in |
| Front Wheel Size | 17 x 6.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 120 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 525 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 141 @ 5000 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| Displacement | 2.0/122 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 158 @ 6400 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 23 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 394.40 mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 25 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 312.80 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 29 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.12 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.41 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.16 |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | N/A |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.72 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | N/A |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.42 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.03 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.77 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | N/A |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | N/A |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | N/A |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.3 x 0.4 in |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.5 x 1.0 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | N/A |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake Type | pwr |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 13.6 gal |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 16.4 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 35.6 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.88 |
| Front Tire Size | P215/60R17 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/60R17 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 150 lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 100 lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3082 lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Passenger Volume | 101.3 ft³ |
| Second Head Room | 39.9 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Track Width, Front | 59.8 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.6 in |
| Front Hip Room | 52.3 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | N/A ft³ |
| Rear Door Opening Width | 45.3 in |
| Length, Overall | 173.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | N/A in |
| Height, Overall | 65.2 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 59.8 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | N/A in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 54.0 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 69.3 in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | 26.7 in |
| Front Head Room | 40.7 in |
| Second Leg Room | 39.4 in |
| Second Hip Room | 51.0 in |
| Front Leg Room | 40.6 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 53.6 ft³ |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | N/A in |
| Liftover Height | 30.5 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 22.7 ft³ |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 38.0 in |
| Media center 130 -inc: AM/FM stereo, CD/MP3 player | Standard |
| Audio input jack | Standard |
| Fixed mast antenna | Standard |
| (4) speakers | Standard |
| Solar control glass | Standard |
| Body color fascias | Standard |
| Fold-away heated pwr mirrors | Standard |
| Body color grille w/chrome accent | Standard |
| Rear window wiper/washer | Standard |
| Liftgate door w/fixed glass | Standard |
| P215/60R17 all-season touring BSW tires (STD) | Standard |
| Halogen headlamps | Standard |
| Body color liftgate applique | Standard |
| Deep-tint sunscreen glass | Standard |
| Compact spare tire | Standard |
| Lower bodyside accent cladding | Standard |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| 17" x 6.5" aluminum wheels | Standard |
| Body color door handles | Standard |
| Bright side roof rails | Standard |
| Front fog lamps | Standard |
| Tilt steering column | Standard |
| Premium cloth bucket seats | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| Pwr accessory delay | Standard |
| Sentry Key theft deterrent system | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/driver 1-touch feature | Standard |
| Bright interior accents | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry | Standard |
| Illuminated cupholders | Standard |
| Folding flat load floor storage | Standard |
| Carpeted floor | Standard |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| Passenger assist handles | Standard |
| Air filtration | Standard |
| Sliding visors w/vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Speed sensitive pwr door locks | Standard |
| Instrument cluster -inc: tachometer, outside temp display | Standard |
| Full length floor console | Standard |
| 60/40 folding rear seat | Standard |
| Rechargeable/removable lamp | Standard |
| Rear seat heat ducts | Standard |
| Illuminated entry | Standard |
| 12-volt aux pwr outlet | Standard |
| Map/dome reading lights | Standard |
| Speed control | Standard |
| Sliding armrest | Standard |
| Luxury front & rear floor mats | Standard |
| Active front head restraints | Standard |
| Front dome light | Standard |
| Rear stabilizer bar | Standard |
| 525-amp maintenance-free battery | Standard |
| 120-amp alternator | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission (STD) | Standard |
| 2.0L DOHC 16V I4 dual-VVT engine (STD) | Standard |
| Hill start assist | Standard |
| Touring suspension | Standard |
| Firm feel pwr steering | Standard |
| Brake assist | Standard |
| Electronic stability program w/roll mitigation | Standard |
| Next gen driver/front passenger advanced multistage airbags -inc: occupant sensors | Standard |
| Child safety rear door locks | Standard |
| Anti-lock front disc brakes/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| Front passenger seat belt alert | Standard |
| Front height adjust seat belts | Standard |
| Front & rear side curtain airbags | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitoring warning | Standard |
Compare trims
Wondering which trim is right for you?
Our 2012 Jeep Compass trim comparison will help you decide.