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    2017 Jeep Compass

    New from

    $27,000 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    4

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.6 - 8.6 L / 100km

    About the Jeep Compass

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Jeep Compass is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $27,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Sport variant and topping out at $35,500 for the Limited.

    There are 3 variants of the Compass available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2015.

    Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (115kW/190Nm) and 2.4L multi-point injection (125kW/220Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic, 5-speed manual or variable sp automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2016 Compass is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    See Jeep Compass models from other years

    2025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007

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    All Jeep Compass Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$45,990$54,990
    2024$45,990$69,990
    2023$41,400$59,100
    2022$39,950$54,000
    2021$37,950$51,650
    *excl. on-roads
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    2017 Jeep Compass Specs

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    Sport

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Gs
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 77.03
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 20.0
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Sae
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1515
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 650
      • Departure Angle: 28.0
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1033
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1328
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1032
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1387
      • Front Track (mm): 1520
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 209
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.7
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 39.9
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 52.3
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 51.0
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 40.6
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 39.4
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.6
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.0
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
      • Overall Height (mm): 1663
      • Overall Length (mm): 4465
      • Overall Width (mm): 1812
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 1013
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1295
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 1001
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1372
      • Rear Track (mm): 1520
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2635
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.0
      • Bore Engine: 86.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 190
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1998
      • Engine Code: Ecn
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 86.0
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 51
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 622
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.2
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 185
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 115
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 156
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 115
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 190
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6300
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5100
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Number Of Airbags: 6
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 12000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 6
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Dash
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 100000
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): 100000
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 454
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 400
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2010
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1493
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1447
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 96
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: All Seasons
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 96
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Seasons
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    North

    Adds to Sport:
    • Audio
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Colour Screen
      • System In-dash Dvd
      • System Touch Screen
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 76.41
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Front Dvd Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Size: 6.5
      • Front Touch Entertainment Display Screen
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Number Of Display Screens: 1
      • Touch Screen Display
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 450
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1505
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1459
    Removes from Sport:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 77.03
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 400
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1493
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1447

    Limited

    Adds to North:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 9
      • Speaker Brand Name: Boston Acoustics
      • Speaker Subwoofer
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 79.72
    • Convenience
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 40.00
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 205
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11300
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 88.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 199
      • Engine (l): 2.4
      • Engine (cc): 2359
      • Stroke Engine: 97.0
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 593
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.8
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.6
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 170
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 125
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 220
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20120416
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 4.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 4x4 Version
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Transmission
      • Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
      • Drive Selection: Manual & Automatic
      • Transmission Description: Continuously Variable With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: Variable
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 907
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1568
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1522
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Removes from North:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 76.41
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 209
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 86.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 190
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1998
      • Engine Code: Ecn
      • Stroke Engine: 86.0
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 622
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.2
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 156
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 115
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 190
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6300
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5100
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 454
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 450
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1505
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1459
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 96
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 96
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
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    2017 Jeep Compass Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20251450Kg1450Kg
    20241250Kg1450Kg
    20231000Kg1500Kg
    20221000Kg1500Kg
    20211000Kg1500Kg
    See all Jeep Compass Towing Capacity

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    2017 Jeep Compass Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Jeep Compass

    The most fuel efficient Jeep Compass is the Sport with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Multi-Point Injection and uses 7.6L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Jeep Compass that uses the most amount of fuel is the Limited with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.4L Multi-Point Injection and uses 8.6L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Jeep CompassFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDUnleaded8.2 L/100km
    2.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDUnleaded7.6 L/100km
    2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDUnleaded8.2 L/100km
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Jeep Compass?

    The Jeep Compass has a recommended service interval of 6 months or 12,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2017 Jeep Compass Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Jeep Compass?

    The Jeep Compass offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Jeep Compass FAQs

    The cheapest Jeep Compass is the Sport that starts from $27,000.

    The most expensive Jeep Compass is the Limited that starts from $35,500.

    The best towing capacity of a Jeep Compass is offered by the Limited which can tow 907 kg

    The largest Jeep Compass is the Limited which measures 1812mm wide, 4465mm in length and sits 1663mm tall.

    The most powerful Jeep Compass is the Limited which has 125kW of power from its 2.4L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Jeep Compass is built in USA and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Jeep Compass is the Limited which weighs 2010 kg (kerb weight).

    The Jeep Compass uses Unleaded.