The Compass has a spacious interior with good head- and legroom in both rows, though the available sunroof cuts into rear-seat headroom. The seats are generally comfortable and supportive.-Cars.usnews
Seating and Comfort of the 2020 Jeep Compass
The Jeep Compass's cabin has enough space for the driver and front passenger, but space in the back leaves much to be desired. Officially, you can seat 5 people inside. In reality, the car seems better suited for 2 adults and 3 teenagers. There aren’t many complaints though, as the target audience for this car is an average suburban family, which usually consists of only the above-mentioned demographic.
As you keep moving towards the top trims, the leatherette seating surfaces are replaced with real leather covers. The front seats, then, also feature heated functions and also enhance the comfort factor with their wide-adjustability traits. The top-trim also features a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel. That said, the seats do a fine job of holding you in one place under a spirited driving style. Also, spending hours on them won't bother you at all, thanks to the apt cushioning and tremendous thigh support.
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Model
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2020 Jeep Compass
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2020 Honda CR-V
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2020 Toyota RAV4
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2020 Ford Escape
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Passenger Capacity
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5
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5
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5
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5
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Front (cu. ft) Headroom/Shoulder/Legroom
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39.2/56.7/41.8
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40.1/57.9/41.3
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39.5/57.8/41.0
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40.0/57.6/42.4
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Rear (cu. ft) Headroom/Shoulder/Legroom
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38.5/55.1/38.3
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39.2/59.6/40.4
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39.5/56.4/37.8
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39.3/56.0/40.7
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There isn’t much difference in terms of front cabin space among the competition. The rear space keeps varying though. However, the Honda HRV has the best balance of the two, which is comparable to, or even better than the Compass.
Infotainment System of the 2020 Jeep Compass
The Compass Sport uses Jeep's trusted and familiar, Uconnect system, which is extremely intuitive and informative, with a standard 7-inch touch screen display. It is not as fancy as its rivals, however, it works in favor of the Jeep, as its utility-focused interface is much better and easier to get used to. Having said that, other standard features associated with the infotainment system include:
- USB Port
- Auxiliary Input
- Bluetooth
- Voice Controls
- A Six-Speaker Stereo
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Other than these, you get a few optional features as well, in case you want a little more character on the inside. However, keep in mind that each of these features cost extra that add on top of the MSRP of the car. The options are:
- An 8.4-Inch Touch Screen
- Satellite Radio
- Nine-speaker Beats Premium Sound System
- Subscription for Navigation System is available
Cargo volume of the 2020 Jeep Compass
This little Jeep comes with plenty of trunk space, 27 cubic feet to be precise, that is good for all your family luggage rolled into 3 giant briefcases. If the need arises for more, you can double the cargo space by folding the rear seats down with just a twist of a knob. On the higher trims though, this knob gets replaced by a powered button.
The tailgate opens high and wide enabling easier loading/unloading. Also, the power-adjusted height lowering feature of the cargo floor on the Compass further adds an extra layer of convenience to its owners. There are also various nets and small hooks in the back that can be helpful in holding some precious elements in your luggage.
Oh, and let's also not forget that the more expensive - Trailhawk, also features bigger roof rails just in case the cargo space doesn't serve your purpose. In case you cannot stretch your budget up to the Trailhawk, then fret not as all the Compasses can tow up to 1,000 lbs behind them. There is a dedicated hook for this purpose on all the trims.
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Model
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2020 Jeep Compass
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2020 Honda CR-V
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2020 Toyota RAV4
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2020 Ford Escape
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Cargo Volume with all seats upright(ft.3)
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27.2
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39.2
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37.6
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37.5
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Cargo Volume with Rear seats folded (ft.3)
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59.8
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NA |
NA |
NA |
All the cars here come standard with foldable rear seats, which works great for additional cargo space. Not that they need it, as all daily hauls would easily fit in the trunk. The only exception is the Mazda CX3, which has a particularly small boot, poorer than most hatchbacks.
Interior Features of the 2020 Jeep Compass
The Compass's dash has a neat and clean view with a large touchscreen system hugged by the equally large AC vents. The leather trim on the dash further escalates the oomph factor of the cabin and the heated steering wheel also adds to the same. That said, 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
