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JeepCompass (2017-2025)

Used only
Medium SUV
Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid

£7,189Typical price

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The second-generation Jeep Compass was launched in 2017, based on a stretched version of the Jeep Renegade platform. This is a small SUV competing against the likes of the Kia Niro, Volvo XC40 and Volkswagen T-Roc, and is firmly targeted at the family market. What's it like to drive and live with? Read our full Jeep Compass review to find out.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Dec 2025Last checked by Which?
May 2019First reviewed by Which?
Feb 2018Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

Driving performance

Overall
Acceleration
Gearbox and transmission
Brakes

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Build quality
Seat space
Boot space

Euro NCAP

Safety kit

Brand reliability 0-4 years

Overall
Petrol reliability

How we test brand reliability 0-4 years

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General
Car body style	Full-size SUV
Size and body style	Medium SUV
Class	Compact/Small SUV
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Used only
Used price	£7,189 - £23,023
Fuel type	Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Tested fuel efficiency	35.8mpg
Length	4,394mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,819mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,035mm
Height	1,629mm
Driver max height
Second-row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Boot space with seats down
Number of seats	5
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	11.9 m
On sale date	01 February 2018
Lowest pence-per-mile cost	£19.03

Latest tested engine
Engine and trim name	1.4 Multiair 140 Limited
Fuel type	Petrol
Capacity and power	1.4-litre (140hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	60 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway (mpg)
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	19.03p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£90
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Extremely High
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	178
Official fuel economy: NEDC	45.6
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6b
Braked tow load (KG)	1000kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	500kg
Engine test date	26 March 2018
Test programme	2017

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