Jeep Compass Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category

The EPA classifies the 2026 Jeep Compass as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, a rating based on body style and interior volume.

Latest model year (2026):

The Jeep Compass is classified by the EPA as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Jeep Compass Vehicle Class — All Years

YearTrimVehicle ClassDriveFuel TypeMPG Comb.
2026Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline26
2025Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline27
2024Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline27
2023Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline27
2022Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline25
2022Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline25
2021Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline25
2021Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline25
2020Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline25
2020Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline25
2020Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline25
2020Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline26
2019Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline25
2019Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline25
2019Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline25
2019Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline26
2018Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline25
2018Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline25
2018Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline25
2018Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline26
2017Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline24
2017Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD4-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline21
2017Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline23
2017Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD4-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline22
2017Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline25
2017Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline25
2017Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline25
2017Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline25
2017Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline24
2017Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline26
2017Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline25
2016Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline24
2016Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD4-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline21
2016Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD4-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline22
2016Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline23
2016Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline25
2016Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline25
2016Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD4-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline24
2015Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline24
2015Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD4-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline21
2015Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline23
2015Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD4-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline23
2015Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline25
2015Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD4-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline24
2015Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline25

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 Vehicle Class FAQ

What class of vehicle is the Jeep Compass?

The EPA classifies the Jeep Compass as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.

Is the Jeep Compass considered a small or large vehicle?

Based on its EPA class (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD), the Jeep Compass is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.

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