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2008 Jeep Compass

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Jeep
Model
Compass
Year
2008
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2008 Sport 4dr Front-Wheel Drive
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Price:   -  From $17,475
2008 Sport 4dr 4x4 Price:   -  From $19,225
2008 Limited 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $21,455
2008 Limited 4dr 4x4 Price:   -  From $23,205

Overview

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.

Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Available
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
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Cloth / Yes Essentials Premium Cloth
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
4-way / 6-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Armrests
4-way / 6-way
Rear Armrests
Rear Seats
60-40 Bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Am/fm, Clock, Seek-scan / Am/fm, Seek-scan / Clock / Sirius Am/fm/satellite, Seek-scan
Speakers
4 / 7 Boston Acoustics / 6
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Tilt
Climate Control
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Express Open/close
Rearview Mirror
Day-night / Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Driver
Tinted Windows
Light / Deep
Vanity Mirrors
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
1
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
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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