Sharing the same platform as its stablemate the Patriot, the Compass offers a choice of front-wheel or full-time four-wheel drive. Two trims are available: Sport and Limited. All trims are standard with a 172-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual transmission; A Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is optional. A 158-hp 2.0L engine with only the CVT can be had on the FWD Sport trim. Standard safety features include anti-lock brakes with brake assist, electronic stability control w/roll mitigation, traction control and side-curtain air bags. The Jeep Compass was new for 2007, for 2008 air conditioning is standard on all trims, three new exterior colors were added along with some other minor interior changes.
Jeep
Compass
2008
2008 Jeep Compass
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2008 Sport 4dr Front-Wheel Drive
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2008 Sport 4dr 4x4
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2008 Sport 4dr Front-Wheel Drive
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2008 Sport 4dr 4x4
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Specs & Features
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Overall Crash Safety Rating
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Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
Standard:
2.4L I-4 / 172 HP / 165 ft.lbs.
Available:
2.0L I-4 / 158 HP / 141 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
2-spd CVT w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
23 / 28 / 25 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | Standard:
2.4L I-4 / 172 HP / 165 ft.lbs. Available:
2.0L I-4 / 158 HP / 141 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Front-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 23 / 28 / 25 Mpg |
Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum |
Front Suspension | Strut |
Rear Suspension | Independent Multi-link |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel / Full-size |
Fuel Tank | 13.6 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $52 |
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume | 53.6 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 123 Cu.ft. |
Exterior Length | 173.4 " |
Exterior Width | 71.3 " |
Exterior Height | 64.2 " |
Front Headroom | 40.7 " / 39.9 " |
Rear Headroom | 39.9 " |
Front Legroom | 40.6 " |
Rear Legroom | 39.3 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 54.6 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 54.0 " |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 3,071 Lbs. / 3,153 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 104 " |
Turning Radius | 17.7 ' |
Exterior Features
Door Count | 4 Doors |
Wheels | 17.0 " Silver Aluminum / 18.0 " Black Aluminum |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone / Clearcoat Monotone With Badging / Pearlcoat Monotone / Metallic Monotone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Manual / Dual Power Remote |
Bumpers | Body-colored |
Grille Moldings | Body-colored |
Rear Spoiler | Lip |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel / Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish |
Interior Features
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating |
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Overall Front Crash Safety Rating |
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Overall Side Crash Safety Rating |
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Rollover Crash Safety Rating | |
Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | Seat Mounted |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | Seat Mounted |
Rear Side Airbag | |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | Front |
Anti-Lock Brakes | Rear Wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs) |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | |
Security Systems | Security System |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable | Sentry Key |
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | Unlimited Months / Unlimited Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | |
Roadside Assistance Months | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months / 100,000 Miles |
Accessories Months |
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