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Jeep Compass Drivetrain (FWD/RWD/AWD/4WD)

The 2026 Jeep Compass is available in All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.

Latest model year (2026):

The Jeep Compass is offered in All-Wheel Drive configuration.

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Jeep Compass Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2026Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd4 2.0L26
2025Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd4 2.0L27
2024Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd4 2.0L27
2023Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd4 2.0L27
2022Config 1 of 2Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd4 2.4L25
2022Config 2 of 2Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 2.4L25
2021Config 1 of 2Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd4 2.4L25
2021Config 2 of 2Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 2.4L25
2020Config 1 of 4Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd4 2.4L25
2020Config 2 of 4Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 2.4L25
2020Config 3 of 4Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LAll-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd4 2.4L25
2020Config 4 of 4Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LFront-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd4 2.4L26
2019Config 1 of 4Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd4 2.4L25
2019Config 2 of 4Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 2.4L25
2019Config 3 of 4Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LAll-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd4 2.4L25
2019Config 4 of 4Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LFront-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd4 2.4L26
2018Config 1 of 4Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd4 2.4L25
2018Config 2 of 4Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 2.4L25
2018Config 3 of 4Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LAll-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd4 2.4L25
2018Config 4 of 4Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LFront-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd4 2.4L26
2017Config 1 of 11Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L24
2017Config 2 of 11Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.4L21
2017Config 3 of 11Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd4 2.4L23
2017Config 4 of 11Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd4 2.4L22
2017Config 5 of 11Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd4 2.4L25
2017Config 6 of 11Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 2.4L25
2017Config 7 of 11Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd4 2.0L25
2017Config 8 of 11Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LFront-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd4 2.4L25
2017Config 9 of 11Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LAll-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd4 2.4L24
2017Config 10 of 11Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LFront-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd4 2.4L26
2017Config 11 of 11Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LAll-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd4 2.4L25
2016Config 1 of 7Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L24
2016Config 2 of 7Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.4L21
2016Config 3 of 7Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd4 2.4L22
2016Config 4 of 7Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd4 2.4L23
2016Config 5 of 7Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd4 2.0L25
2016Config 6 of 7Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LFront-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd4 2.4L25
2016Config 7 of 7Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L4-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd4 2.4L24
2015Config 1 of 7Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L24
2015Config 2 of 7Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.4L21
2015Config 3 of 7Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd4 2.4L23
2015Config 4 of 7Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd4 2.4L23
2015Config 5 of 7Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd4 2.0L25
2015Config 6 of 7Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L4-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd4 2.4L24
2015Config 7 of 7Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LFront-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd4 2.4L25

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Jeep Compass data analysis

How to read this Jeep Compass data

This page lists every 2015 through 2026 Jeep Compass record we hold for this measurement — 45 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Jeep Compass figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Jeep Compass record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About Compass Drivetrain

Is the Jeep Compass front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The Jeep Compass is available in All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the Jeep Compass come with AWD or 4WD?

Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Jeep Compass. See the table above for the specific years and trims.

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