| Pros | Cons | What's New |
|---|---|---|
Priced affordably | Sluggish engine | Some cosmetic changes |
Good comfort in the front row | Noisy cabin | A 6-speed automatic |
Basic off-road capabilities | Uncomfortable rear seats | |
Flip-down tailgate speakers | Impractical storage spaces |
$20,695
price172 hp @ 6000 rpm
horsepower165 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
torque5-Speed Manual
transmission2.4L 4cyl 4WD 5M
engine-
basic warrantyThe 2014 Jeep Compass belongs to the compact budget crossover SUV, a segment where all brands are trying their luck to get the most sales and Jeep is no different. The segment demands good performance, comfortable interiors, good looks, and good fuel economy and in an attempt to launch such a vehicle, Jeep has given its Compass some cosmetic changes and transmission tweaks for the latest model year.
If someone is thinking about opting for this car, then better go with the AWD drivetrain. Choose the Latitude trim of this vehicle with an optional 6-speed automatic gearbox this trim gives the most value for money. If you want some cool features like 18-inch wheels, a six-way power driver seat, sunroof, and leather upholstery then add the High Altitude Edition package to this trim.
This car has two different engine options - a naturally aspirated 2.0L inline-four which comes as standard and the other one is 2.4L inline-four. The compass is made available in a 5-speed manual (as standard), a CVT, and a 6-speed automatic transmission (optional). That said, the crossover has an amazing off-roading prowess and goes against the likes of the Ford Escape and the Honda CR-V.
The 2014 Jeep Compass is offered in three trims: the Sport, Latitude, and Limited. The base trim of this car gets the 16-inch alloy wheels, a tilt-only steering wheel, fog lights, cruise controls, and a four-speaker audio system. This base trim is mated with a 5-speed manual transmission as standard. All the features mentioned above are loaded in the upper two variants with some other premium features like 17-inch wheels, leather upholstery, and much more. Categorization of the trims has been done in the table given below:
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Model |
Sport |
Latitude |
Limited |
|---|---|---|---|
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MSRP (FWD) |
$18,795 |
$22,595 |
$25,995 |
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MSRP (AWD) |
$20,795 |
$24,595 |
$27,995 |
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Key Features |
16-inch alloy wheels |
17-inch wheel with AWD |
18-inch wheels |
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Cruise controls |
Chrome exterior and interior accents |
Driver info display |
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Air conditioning |
Height-adjustable driver seat |
Automatic climate control |
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Tilt steering wheel |
Leather-wrapped steering wheel |
auto-dimming rearview mirror |
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Four speaker system |
Steering mounted audio controls |
6.5-inch touchscreen display |
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60/40 rear seats split |
fold-flat front passenger seat |
Rearview camera |
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CD player |
HD & satellite radio |
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16-inch alloy wheels |
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If someone is thinking about opting for this car, then better go with the AWD drivetrain. Choose the Latitude trim of this vehicle with an optional 6-speed automatic gearbox this trim gives the most value for money. If you want some cool features like 18-inch wheels, a six-way power driver seat, sunroof, and leather upholstery then add the High Altitude Edition package to this trim.
The 2014 Compass has a 2.0L Inline-4 that is provided as a standard powerhouse by the Jeep, this engine delivers 158 horsepower and 141 pound-feet of torque. Jeep has also offered the 2.4L Inline-4 for people who want more power from their car, this engine churns out 172 horsepower and 165 pound-feet of torque. Besides all these engine options, the car has two drive train options, front-wheel drive which is a standard feature, and all-wheel drive (optional package). To make the ride more comfortable the car gets a CVT and a 6-speed automatic gearbox in upper trims.
Despite the optional 2.4 L engine the car still feels sluggish even under normal driving, it has a noticeable cabin noise and harsh ride quality. This car would not feel like a true off-roader and one might not feel confident while changing lanes, but it’s capable of handling mild off-roading situations like an office ride just after a snowstorm.
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Model |
Jeep Compass |
Ford Escape |
Honda CR-V |
Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MSRP |
$24,595 |
$23,100 |
$23,120 |
$22,195 |
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Engine |
2.0L Inline-4 gas |
2.5L Inline-4 gas |
2.4L Inline-4 gas |
2.5L Boxer-4 gas |
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Transmission |
6-speed automatic |
6-speed automatic |
5-speed automatic |
6-Speed Manual |
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Drivetrain |
AWD |
FWD |
FWD |
AWD |
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Power |
172 hp @ 6000 RPM |
168 hp @ 6000 RPM |
185 hp @ 7000 RPM |
175 hp @ 5800 RPM |
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Torque |
165 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM |
170 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM |
163 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM |
174 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM |
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Quarter-mile (sec) |
16.6 |
16.9 |
16.2 |
16.9 |
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0-60 MPH (sec) |
9.4 |
9.1 |
8.4 |
9.0 |
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Top Speed (MPH) |
126 |
123 |
124 |
122 |
Jeep engine performance is neither the best nor the worst in the segment, it just doesn’t offer the punch of power and torque that other cars like Subaru and Honda get. While Honda CR-V is delivering the best performance with its powerhouse but due to its 5-speed automatic and FWD drivetrain, it might have performed better in 0 to 60 mph acceleration and quarter-mile timing. Jeep Compass on the other hand can achieve the top speed of 126 mph which is best for those who travel a lot.
The 2014 Jeep Compass is available in a variety of engine and gearbox combinations and hence, figuring out a staple number isn’t possible. We’ve taken the recommended trim (Latitude AWD) which utilizes the bigger 2.4L engine which is rated at 21 MPG in the city and 25 MPG on the highway, for a combined 23 MPG from its 13.5-gallon fuel tank. The smaller base engine betters this estimate by returning 23 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on the highway, for a combined 26 MPG.
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Model |
Jeep Compass |
Ford Escape |
Honda CR-V |
Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MPG (City) |
21 |
22 |
24 |
22 |
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MPG (Highway) |
25 |
31 |
32 |
27 |
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MPG (Combined) |
23 |
25 |
29 |
25 |
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Fuel Tank Capacity (gal) |
13.5 |
15.1 |
15.3 |
15.9 |
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Range (city / highway /combined) |
313 / 408 / 353 |
332 / 468 / 377 |
352 / 474/ 397 |
324 / 446 / 366 |
Despite having the biggest displacement motor, the Honda CR-V shines in the fuel economy, and additionally, its fuel tank capacity complements the efficiency numbers. While Jeep and Subaru have the least economy figures, which might not be pocket-friendly for the owner. If someone wants more fuel efficiency out of Compass then they should opt for the optional CVT transmission.
At the price point that this car’s refreshed version is launched, there is not much to say about the interiors. The car still has hard plastic interiors, leather upholstery is only made available in upper-level trims, and features like Bluetooth connectivity and USB input that come as standard on rivals but are provided as an optional even on the upper trims.
The front row seats of this car are pleasant enough, but some might be a little bit low in the shoulder room. Although for long rides it offers adequate support and comfort the only thing that bothers is the tight space for legroom.
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Model |
Jeep Compass |
Ford Escape |
Honda CR-V |
Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
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Front Row (Head/ Shoulder/ Leg) (in) |
40.7 / 54.6 / 40.6 |
39.9 / 56 / 41.3 |
39.9 / 58.6 / 41.3 |
38.3 / 54.8 / 42.3 |
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Rear Row (Head/ Shoulder/ Leg) (in) |
39.9 / 54 / 39.4 |
39 / 55.3 / 36.8 |
38.6 / 56.4 / 38.3 |
37.6 / 54.4 / 35.8 |
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Cargo Capacity (cu-ft) |
22.7 |
34.3 |
37.2 |
34.4 |
All the cars have a seating capacity of a total of five occupants, and in terms of interior space out of all four Honda has spacious front row seats. Subaru feels somewhat cramped in the rear seats and Jeep is one decent in the rear row seats. The cargo capacity of Compass is quite disappointing with a 22.7 cu-ft space whereas other cars get much bigger cargo space.
This car is introduced in the budget segment and the infotainment system of this car is pretty basic and the base trim car gives an archaic vibe from the inside. The base variant doesn’t get much, besides a four-speaker audio system and some minimal connectivity options.
Also the features like Bluetooth, USB pairing comes as standard on the rivals but Jeep doesn’t bother giving these even on the higher trims. One can select them with the optional packages that are made available by the Jeep with every trim. The features offered by the Jeep that comes even as optional are given below:
The exteriors of this car somewhat resemble its larger siblings, this year Jeep Compass receives a chrome grille with the revised headlights, smoked taillights, and painted mirror caps. If you are a person who likes an airy feel and sunshine then you can opt for the sunroof trim.
With optional packages, the car gets a 17 and 18-inch wheel setup, a body-color rear bumper, keyless entry, chrome accents, and additional body-color exterior pieces. The Freedom Drive II Off-Road group includes all-terrain tires, 17-inch wheels, tow hooks, underbody skid plates, and a full-size spare tire. As per my opinion for the price of around $20,000 the car should be available with body-color exteriors, 17-inch wheels, a tow hook, underbody skid plate & painted mirror caps as standard.
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Model |
Jeep Compass |
Ford Escape |
Honda CR-V |
Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Curb Weight (lbs) |
3345 |
3515 |
3305 |
3296 |
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Length (in) |
175.1 |
178.1 |
178.3 |
180.9 |
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Width (in) |
71.4 |
72.4 |
71.6 |
70.7 |
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Height (in) |
65 |
66.3 |
64.7 |
66.4 |
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Ground Clearance (in) |
8.1 |
8 |
8 |
8.7 |
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Wheelbase (in) |
103.7 |
105.9 |
103.1 |
103.9 |
In this comparison, the Honda seems the lightest with only 3305 lbs of weight, and Ford and Subaru have a bigger stance than the other two. The Jeep is just a couple of inches shorter from everywhere as compared to Ford and Honda with a significantly better ground clearance, which makes it quite maneuverable. While Subra Forester is the vehicle that actually has an SUV stance with SUV feel and the highest ground clearance, but it wouldn’t be a problem for Jeep to concur some patchy and muddy roads
That said, some of the highlighting exterior features are:
The 2014 Jeep Compass has got a respectable score of four out of five stars in the NHTSA crash testing which tells us how safe this car is and its affordability is the best part. Jeep has a chassis based on a hatchback car design, despite having a hatchback chassis in an SUV never sets back this car in terms of safety.
Keeping the price range in mind, the Jeep Compass has some decent safety technology as standard, upper trims of this car with some packages add safety by getting the navigation system, driver info display, and much more. All the features and technology both standard and optional can be seen below, please follow the information:
The 2014 Jeep Compass offers value-for-money specs, better safety, a decent off-roading drive, and multiple customization options. If you want a car that tackles basic off-road situations at the price point of $20,000 then go for it and further customize the car’s off-road prowess by selecting one of the available packages.
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Quarter Mile | Top Speed | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 Jeep Compass Ranked #11 | 9.2 sec | 17.3 sec | 112 mph | |||
2014 Ford Edge Ranked #1 | 6.8 sec | 15.4 sec | 122 mph | |||
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Ranked #2 | 7.3 sec | 15.5 sec | - | |||
2014 Nissan Xterra Ranked #2 | 7.3 sec | 15.6 sec | - | |||
2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Ranked #3 | 8.1 sec | 15.2 sec | 120 mph | |||
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Ranked #4 | 8.2 sec | - | - |
Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range (C/H) | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 Jeep Compass Ranked #6 | 22 mpg | 27 mpg | 24 mpg | 13.6 gal. | 299.20/367.20 mi. | Jeep USA | ||
2014 Mazda CX-5 Ranked #1 | 26 mpg | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | 14.8 gal. | 384.8/518 mi. | |||
2014 Nissan Rogue Ranked #2 | 26 mpg | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | 14.5 gal. | 377/478.50 mi. | |||
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Ranked #3 | 25 mpg | 31 mpg | 27 mpg | 16.6 gal. | 415/514.6 mi. | |||
2014 Honda CR-V Ranked #4 | 23 mpg | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | 15.3 gal. | 351.9/474.3 mi. | |||
2014 Chevrolet Equinox Ranked #4 | 22 mpg | 32 mpg | 26 mpg | 18.8 gal. | 413.6/601.6 mi. |
Car Name | Length | Width | Height | Ground Clearance | Wheelbase | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 Jeep Compass Ranked #16 | 175.1 in. | 71.4 in. | 65 in. | 8.1 in. | 103.7 in. | Jeep USA | ||
2014 Subaru Outback Ranked #1 | 189 in. | 71.7 in. | 65.8 in. | 8.7 in. | 107.9 in. | |||
2014 Chevrolet Equinox Ranked #2 | 187.8 in. | 72.5 in. | 66.3 in. | 6.9 in. | 112.5 in. | |||
2014 GMC Terrain Ranked #3 | 185.3 in. | 72.8 in. | 66.3 in. | 6.9 in. | 112.5 in. | |||
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Ranked #4 | 184.6 in. | 74 in. | 66.1 in. | 7.3 in. | 106.3 in. | |||
2014 Ford Edge Ranked #5 | 184.2 in. | 76 in. | 67 in. | 7.9 in. | 111.2 in. |
Car Name | Trunk Capacity | Passenger Volume | Max Trunk Volume | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 Jeep Compass Ranked #12 | 22.7 cu.ft. | 101.3 cu.ft. | 62.7 cu.ft. | Jeep USA | ||
2014 Nissan Rogue Ranked #1 | 39.3 cu.ft. | 105.8 cu.ft. | 70 cu.ft. | |||
2014 Nissan Xterra Ranked #2 | 36.3 cu.ft. | - | 65.7 cu.ft. | |||
2014 Jeep Patriot Ranked #3 | 29.7 cu.ft. | 104.4 cu.ft. | 63.4 cu.ft. | Jeep USA | ||
2014 Ford Edge Ranked #4 | 32.2 cu.ft. | 108.4 cu.ft. | 68.9 cu.ft. | |||
2014 Ford Escape Ranked #4 | 34.3 cu.ft. | 98.1 cu.ft. | 68.1 cu.ft. |
Car Name | Cargo Volume | Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area | Max Cargo Volume | Bed Length | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 Jeep Compass Ranked #1 | 62.7 cu.ft. | 22.7 cu.ft. | 62.7 cu.ft. | - | Jeep USA | ||
2014 Nissan Rogue Ranked #2 | 230.1 cu.ft. | 39.3 cu.ft. | 70 cu.ft. | - | |||
2014 Toyota RAV4 Ranked #3 | 73.4 cu.ft. | 38.4 cu.ft. | 73.4 cu.ft. | - | |||
2014 Mazda CX-5 Ranked #4 | 80.1 cu.ft. | 34.1 cu.ft. | 64.8 cu.ft. | - | |||
2014 Jeep Cherokee Ranked #5 | 53.6 cu.ft. | 24.8 cu.ft. | 54.9 cu.ft. | - | Jeep USA | ||
2014 Ford Escape Ranked #6 | 83.1 cu.ft. | 34.3 cu.ft. | 68.1 cu.ft. | - |
Car Name | Towing Capacity | Payload Capacity | Weight | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 Jeep Compass Ranked #4 | 2000 lbs. | 925 lbs. | 3097 lbs. | Jeep USA | ||
2014 Nissan Xterra Ranked #1 | 5000 lbs. | 1058 lbs. | 4148 lbs. | |||
2014 Jeep Cherokee Ranked #2 | 4500 lbs. | 1000 lbs. | 3679 lbs. | Jeep USA | ||
2014 Ford Edge Ranked #3 | 3500 lbs. | 1328 lbs. | 4056 lbs. | |||
2014 Kia Sportage Ranked #4 | 2000 lbs. | 1311 lbs. | 3280 lbs. | |||
2014 Jeep Patriot Ranked #4 | 2000 lbs. | 1270 lbs. | 3210 lbs. | Jeep USA |
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Posted On: July 15, 2024
Runs like a scolled kitten snorting lines of catnip got enough room to fit 3 or 4 women And a deer in the back it's a good ride good gas mileage and Great relativity if you can turn a wrench but it's not as cool as you think
