2020 Jeep Compass

The intelligent Trailhawk edition is claimed to be top spec and fun-to-drive trim. The front fascia looks similar to the Cherokee, which gives it an urban outlook. The roof comes painted in a contrasting black color, making with distinguished. Jeep has offered numerous packages to maintain the comfort level with the Compass. 

The sole engine comprises a 180-hp 4-cylinder engine mated with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic or a 9-speed automatic transmission. Out of all the Compass trims, Trailhawk is certainly a head-turner.

The Compass Trailhawk is offered with slimmer bumpers and a 20:1 simulated crawl ratio. It also offers more ground clearance. It’s a perfect blend of crossover and SUV.

The trim level comprises of four versions: Sport, Latitude, Limited, Altitude, and Trailhawk. All trim levels are powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that is capable of delivering 180 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque. The engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission (standard on the Sport), while a six-speed (FWD) or a nine-speed (AWD) automatic transmission is optional.

The rest of the Compass trim has automatic as standard equipment. The front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configuration are optional on all compass trims except the Trailhawk that comes with AWD as standard.

Trims	Sport	Latitude	Altitude	Limited	Trailhawk	High Altitude
MSRP (FWD)	$22,280	$25,625	$27,290	$28,875	-	$31,145
MSRP (4WD)	$25,280	$27,125	$28,790	$30,375	$29,850	$32,645
Key Features	Dual-zone automatic climate control	Adds on top of Sport:	Adds on top of Latitude:	Adds on top of Altitude:	Adds on top of Limited:	Adds on top of Trailhawk:
	16-Inch x 6.5-Inch Styled Black Steel Wheels	17-Inch x 7.0-Inch Silver-Painted Aluminum Wheels	18-Inch x 7.0-Inch Black Aluminum Wheels	18-Inch x 7.0-Inch Polished / Gray Pockets Alum Wheels	17-Inch wheels with all-season tires	19-Inch x 7.5-Inch Satin Granite Aluminum Wheels
	Cloth Low-Back Bucket Seats	Premium Cloth and Vinyl Bucket Seats	Premium Cloth and Vinyl Bucket Seats	6-Way Adjustable Manual Driver and Passenger Seats	Premium Cloth / Leather-Trim Bucket Seats	Heated Front Seats
	Hill Start Assist	ParkView Rear Back-Up Camera	Keyless Entry with Immobilizer	ParkSense Rear Park-Assist System	Hill Descent Control	Blind-Spot and Cross-Path Detection
	Black Grille with Chrome Rings	Body-colored door handles and roof	Black Grille with Black Rings	Bright Chrome Exterior Accents	Black Grille with Neutral Gray Rings	Bright Day Light Opening Moldings on Windows
	7.0-Inch Touch Screen Display	Cluster 3.5-Inch B/W Driver Information Display	Apple CarPlay and Android Auto	Cluster 7.0-Inch Color Driver Information Display	8.4-Inch Touchscreen Display	GPS Navigation with integrated Voice Command System

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Every trim of the 2020 Jeep Compass is powered by a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder Inline-4 MultiAir Gasoline engine that delivers 180-hp at 6,400 rpm and 175 lb-ft of torque at 3,900 rpm. The 6-speed manual is standard on lower trims, while a 6-speed automatic is optional.

The 9-speed automatic transmission is only available with 4WD automatic-transmission models. The power output combined with a stiff chassis makes this Jeep perfect for off-roading purposes.

The engines are understandably and noticeably tuned with the fuel consumption rate as their priority and practicality, due to which it is not given the thrill to drive capability. 

Models	Jeep Compass	Honda HR-V	Toyota C-HR	Hyundai Kona	Buick Encore	Mazda CX-3	Subaru Crosstrek	Chevrolet Trax	Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
MSRP	$22,280	$20,520	$20,945	$19,500	$23,200	$20,390	$21,859	21,300	$20,945
Engine	2.4 Liter Inline 4	1.8 Liter Inline-4	2.0 Liter Inline-4	2.0 Liter Inline-4	1.4 Turbocharged Inline-4	2.0 Liter Inline-4	2.0 Liter Boxer-4	1.4 Liter Inline-4	2.0 Liter Inline-4
Transmission	6-speed manual transmission (6 or 9-speed Automatic)	CVT	CVT	6-speed Manual (CVT optional)	6-speed automatic	CVT	6-speed Manual (CVT optional)	6-speed automatic	5-speed Manual (CVT optional)
Horsepower	180 hp @ 6400 rpm	141 hp @6500 rpm	144 hp @ 6100 rpm	147 hp @ 6200 rpm	138 hp @ 4900 rpm	148 hp @ 6000 rpm	152 hp @ 6000 rpm	138 hp @ 4900 rpm	148 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque	175 lb.-ft @ 3900 rpm	127 lb. ft. @ 4300 rpm	139 lb. ft. @ 3900 rpm	132 lb. ft. @ 4500 rpm	148 lb. ft. @ 1850 rpm	146 lb. ft. @ 2800 rpm	145 lb. ft. @ 4000 rpm	148 lb.-ft. @1850 rpm	145 lb.-ft. @ 4,200 rpm

As seen on paper, the Jeep Compass comes out as the highest in terms of specs and starting price as well. But the refinements and tuning of the other cars in the same segment is better and an effective use of torque is unmistakably felt while examining the same.

Acceleration

On the acceleration front, Jeep’s 2.4-liter four-cylinder powertrain paired with a six-speed manual transmission turns out to be steady. It sprints 0-60 MPH in 10 seconds while the rivals manage to complete it at a faster pace.

The 180-hp engine literally takes some time to catch speed while the 9-speed automatic doesn’t make much difference while getting mated to this small power delivery engine.

Models	Jeep Compass	Honda HR-V	Toyota C-HR	Hyundai Kona	Buick Encore	Mazda CX-3	Subaru Crosstrek	Chevrolet Trax	Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
0-60 MPH (sec)	10.0	9.3	11.0	10.0	8.4	8.6	9.0	9.3	8.9
Quarter mile (sec)	N/A	16.8	18.4	17.3	16.2	16.3	16.9	16.8	16.6
Engine	2.4 Liter Inline 4	1.8 Liter Inline-4	2.0 Liter Inline-4	2.0 Liter Inline-4	1.4 Turbocharged Inline-4	2.0 Liter Inline-4	2.0 Liter Boxer-4	1.4 Liter Inline-4	2.0 Liter Inline-4
Emission (Tons/yr. of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)	N/A	6.3	6.0	5.9	6.3	5.7	7.0	6.3	7.1

The competition is faster than the compass and by quite a margin. Jeep's engineering main focuses on delivering a clear-cut balance between fun and practicality, with the mileage consumption to be in the proper outcome as well.

Ride and Handling

Jeep Compass is undoubtedly made for off-roading and most of the trims are offered with front-wheel drive. The handling is not so easy with the inconsistent steering and unstable body movement. The suspension setup keeps the ride smooth over curves and corners.

The Jeep Trailhawk offers amazing performance and off-road capability. The Trailhawk is gifted with an off-road suspension system, hill descent control, and all-season on/off-road tires, and a rock driving mode.

Doing corners in this vehicle has been taken a step further, thanks to the weight distribution. The suspension offers a comfortable cabin to be in as well.

Braking

The 12 and 11-inch brake pad setup does a great job of bringing the car to a dead stop in just the right amount of time. Furthermore, the default set of tires that comes with this car offers a certain mediocre grip with the braking and cornering of the same.

Aside from its snatchy reality, there is further negligible travel from the brake pedal. You brush your foot over it and the SUV nose-dives. This state could get scary at vivacious speeds and requires becoming used to.

Model	Jeep Compass	Honda HR-V	Toyota C-HR	Hyundai Kona	Buick Encore	Mazda CX-3	Subaru Crosstrek	Chevrolet Trax	Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Brake Front (in.)	12	11.5	11.8	11.8	11.8	11	11.6	11.8	11.6
Brake Rear (in.)	11	11.1	11.1	9.0 (Drum)	10.6	11.1	10.8	9.0	11.9
Curb Weight (lbs.)	3327	2906	3300	2890	3237	2809	3113	2805	3,032
60-0 MPH (ft.)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

The Jeep is the biggest of the lot exceeding the massive Toyota C-HR. This could transpose into a poor braking administration, however, let's pause for the exact numbers before we settle our toes on a conclusion.

Now, this is where the pragmatism lies and Jeep has put a lot of effort into this section, even by restraining the performance capabilities of their engines. With the manual transmission, the Compass returns 23 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. The all-wheel-drive configuration and the automatic transmission lowers the economy to 22/30 mpg. 

Model	Jeep Compass	Honda HR-V	Toyota C-HR	Hyundai Kona	Buick Encore	Mazda CX-3	Subaru Crosstrek	Chevrolet Trax	Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
MPG (city)	22	28	27	27	26	29	27	25	24
MPG (highway)	31	34	31	33	31	34	33	33	30
MPG (combined)	25	30	29	30	28	31	25	28	27

Mazda’s CX3 and Honda HRV seem to travel only on fumes, customarily expressing. Neither are the numbers too staggering nor does it compete very well among others so the Jeep Compass loses some credibility in this section

The Compass's interior is comfortable, functional, and has enough space for four adult passengers. The materials are classier than before though still not "upscale" neither is the price, and the Compass is at least as well outfitted as much of its competition.

Seating and Comfort

The front seats of the car are pretty suitable for long drives and roomy to give you a relaxed feel in the ease and way of driving. Whereas the back seat is neither the largest nor the smallest of the cars in this diverse, small-crossover class, but high seat bottoms in the back seat mean that passengers' legs are fully supported and even long rides can be comfortable.

Model	Jeep Compass	Honda HR-V	Toyota C-HR	Hyundai Kona	Buick Encore	Mazda CX-3	Subaru Crosstrek	Chevrolet Trax	Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Passenger Capacity	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Front (cu. ft) Headroom	39.2	39.5	38.1	39.6	39.6	38.4	39.8	39.6	39.4
Front (cu. ft) Shoulder room	56.7	56.8	49	55.5	54.2	53.5	56.7	54.1	56.2
Front (cu. ft) Legroom	41.8	41.2	43.5	41.5	40.8	41.7	43.1	40.8	41.6
Rear (cu. ft) Headroom	38.5	38.3	38.3	37.8	38.8	37.2	38	38.8	37.9
Rear (cu. ft) Shoulder room	55.1	54.5	52.5	54.5	52.5	50.4	55.6	52.8	55.5
Rear (cu. ft) Legroom	38.3	39.3	31.7	34.6	35.8	35	36.5	35.7	36.3

There isn’t much diversity in terms of front cabin space between the opposition. The rear space stays changing though. However, the Honda HRV has the best balance of the two, which is comparable to, or even better than the Compass. 

Interior Features

Some of the key highlights of the Jeep's interior are:

• 8-way power-adjustable driver seat and 6-way manual adjustable front passenger seat
• 60/40 split-folding rear seats
• Heated front seats
• Leather-wrapped shift knob
• Height adjustable cargo loading floor
• Rearview auto-dimming mirror
• Dual-zone automatic climate control with cabin air filter
• Overhead console with reading lamps

The 2020 Compass comes equipped with Jeep’s latest Uconnect interface, which handy to use. The standard features that come attached to the fitment include a 7-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, and two USB ports. There is also a recommended 8.4-inch touch-screen display that offers superior graphics and a user-friendly home screen.

The additional features include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a navigation system, and a nine-speaker Beats premium audio system. 

• USB Port
• Auxiliary Input
• Bluetooth
• Voice Controls
• A Six-Speaker Stereo
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Cargo volume

Managing and carving out space for their customers has been Jeep's forte for some time now and they have not shied away with the Compass as well. Procuring a substantial volume, the vehicle offers enough space to carry 3 heavy suitcases easily. And when the seats are folded down, it liberates more than twice of what was being offered initially. 

Model	Jeep Compass	Honda HR-V	Toyota C-HR	Hyundai Kona	Buick Encore	Mazda CX-3	Subaru Crosstrek	Chevrolet Trax	Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Cargo Volume with all seats upright(ft.3)	27.2	24.3	19	19.2	18.8	12.4	20.8	18.7	21.7
Cargo Volume with Rear seats folded (ft.3)	59.8	58.8	36.4	45.8	48.4	44.5	55.3	48.4	49.5

 Undoubtedly, the Jeep Compass leads this fragment by a huge margin, thus, making it a favorable car for family purpose or for the customers who are frequent with carrying an excess amount of luggage in their vehicles.

Compass comes with an aggressive front fascia which comprises of the seven-slot grille and gets a design treatment that matches the outline of the Jeep family. The look gets bolder with metallic trim. The side profile looks neat throughout. The rear comes with a thick roof pillar while the roofline is tapered

If you are looking for a more adventurous Compass model then the shiny black paint with the silver-toned body will be a great choice. The base trims are plain and need an optional package with alloy wheels and roof rack to look distinguished.

Model	Jeep Compass	Honda HR-V	Toyota C-HR	Hyundai Kona	Buick Encore	Mazda CX-3	Subaru Crosstrek	Chevrolet Trax	Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Curb weight (lbs.)	3327	2906	3300	2890	3237	2809	3157	2805	3,032
Length(in)	173	170.4	171.2	164.0	168.4	168.3	175.8	167.2	171.9
Width(in)	73.8	69.8	70.7	70.9	70.1	69.6	71	69.9	71.3
Height(in)	64.6	63.2	61.6	61	65.2	60.7	63.6	64.9	64.8
Ground clearance (in)	8.2	5.4	5.9	6.7	6.2	6.1	8.7	6.2	8.5
Wheelbase (in)	103.8	102.8	103.9	102.4	100.6	101.2	104.9	100.6	105.1
Track width (in) F/R	60.7/60.3	60.4/60.6	60.6/60.6	62.0/62.4	60.62/60.62	60/59.5	61/61.2	60.6/60.6	60.6/60.6

eep Compass is smaller than the Cherokee model. The Trailhawk and Limited models get black paint and 2-tone roof as standard. The new Compass will surely surprise its buyers with its hidden elements such as the Loch Ness monster on the rear hatch glass.

The Limited trims offer more delight with more chrome work on the exterior, while the Trailhawk trims increased ruggedness with bigger ground clearance, snazzy red tow hooks, a blackout anti-glare hood, and skid plates.

The set of offerings are as follows:

• Electric sunroof
• Body-colored door handles and side-view mirrors
• Dual-tone body paint scheme
• Projector Beam Halogen headlamps with auto on/off functionality
• DRLs (Day-Light Running Lamps)
• All LED Taillights
• Integrated Spoiler
• LED Fog Lamps
• Chrome covered exhaust pipe at the stern end

Aside from the sturdy build-quality, the Compass also highlights an excess of advanced safety features that further accentuate the better security of its inhabitants. Some of the standard safety features offered with the 2020 Jeep Compass are:

• 4-Wheel Disc Anti-Lock Brakes
• Advanced Multistage Front Airbags
• All Speed Traction Control
• Center Rear 3-Point Seat Belt
• Driver Inflatable Knee-Bolster Airbag
• Electronic Roll Mitigation
• Electronic Stability Control
• Engine Immobilizer
• Front Passenger Seat Belt Alert
• Hill Descent Control
• Hill Start Assist
• LATCH Ready Child Seat Anchor System
• Motorized Pretensioning Seatbelts
• Parkview Rear Back-Up Camera
• Rain Brake Support
• Supplemental Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
• Supplemental Side-Curtain Front and Rear Airbags
• Tire Pressure Monitoring Display

The 2020 Jeep Compass is appealing in all respects. From the exterior to the interior, everything looks simply magnificent. It offers lots of legroom and comfortable seating for all the passengers. The infotainment system is good for newbies who are trying it for the first time.

There’s a wide range of available packages, which you can choose as per your budget and convenience. The only downside is the slow engine and the below-average cargo space, otherwise, the compact SUV is a complete ride companion.