Comparison - Jeep Compass Limited 2018 - vs - Acura MDX Base 2016

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
29,095
Updated: 
27 Jan 2018
47,619
Updated: 
28 Nov 2016
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2018
2016
Total Seating: 
5
7
Transmission: 
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
no
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
13.50gals
19.50gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Billet Metallic Clear Coat
#5B5C61
Blu By You Pearl Coat
#3C4B62
Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat
#660B0A
Granite Metallic Clear Coat
#484848
Mojave Sand Clear Coat
#867465
Pitch Black Clear Coat
#232323
White Knuckle Clear Coat
#CCD1CD
Color: 
Crystal Black Pearl
#292929
Dark Cherry Pearl
#572C35
Lunar Silver Metallic
#AAAAAA
Modern Steel Metallic
#616066
White Diamond Pearl
#D9D8D6

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2018 Jeep Compass ranked #13 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Jeep Compass has a score of 7.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 27 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
User-friendly infotainment system
Good value for an off-road SUV
Cargo storage is convenient and versatile

Cons
Low predicted reliability rating
Below-average cargo room
Lethargic engine

By: 
usnews.com

Coming off last year's redesign, the 2018 Jeep Compass is unchanged.The newest Compass is more comfortable to drive and can be fitted with Jeep's latest in-car technology features such as the easy-to-operate Uconnect infotainment system.

PROS
Roomy interior for such a small vehicle
Trailhawk version is highly capable off-road

CONS
Hard to find a truly comfortable seat position
Four-cylinder engine's weak power delivery

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2018 Jeep Compass makes some compromises in size and power, but its Trailhawk model hits the crossover-SUV sweet spot.

Pros
Tough Trailhawk model
Clever Cherokee-like shape
Lots of trim choice
Up-to-date infotainment
Comfortable ride quality and good handling

Cons
4-cylinder is overwhelmed here
Cabin feels narrow
Seats need better padding
Mediocre visibility
No adaptive cruise control

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
22.00mpg
19.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
30.00mpg
27.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
24
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.40L
3.50L
Torque: 
175ft-lbs
at 3 900rpm
267ft-lbs
at 4 500rpm
Horsepower: 
180hp
at 6 400rpm
290hp
at 6 200rpm
Cam Type: 
Single overhead cam (SOHC)
Single overhead cam (SOHC)
Turning Circle: 
35.60Feet
38.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Cargo Floor Mats
Keyless Ignition
Electric speed-proportional power steering
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
173.00in
193.60in
Width: 
73.80in
77.20in
Height: 
64.80in
67.60in
Ground Clearance: 
8.20in
7.30in
Front Track: 
59.90in
66.30in
Rear Track: 
59.90in
66.30in
Wheel Base: 
103.80in
111.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.20
38.10
Rear Head Room: 
38.50
38.30
Front Leg Room: 
41.80in
41.40in
Rear leg room: 
38.30in
36.60in
Front Hip Room: 
54.10in
57.50in
Front Shoulder Room: 
56.70in
61.10in
Rear Hip Room: 
49.20in
57.50in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.10in
59.10in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
62.70cu.ft
68.40cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2000lbs
3500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
27.20cu.ft
15.00cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
16.80degrees
14.90degrees
Angle of Departure: 
31.70degrees
15.20degrees
Curb Weight: 
3327.00lbs
3960.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes
More Instruments: 
Low fuel level warning

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Heated mirrors
2 One-Touch Power Windows
Remote window operation
Reverse tilt dual mirrors provides curb view when vehicle in reverse

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
6-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
Bucket front seats
Height adjustable driver seat
8-Way Power Driver Seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
Fold Flat Passenger Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Leather
Multi-level heating passenger seat
8 -way power driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable passenger seat
Bucket front seats
Leather
Height adjustable driver seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
8 -way power passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Rear ventilation ducts
Split-folding rear seatback
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding with storage center armrest
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control
Manual folding split-bench third row seats
Reclining rear seats

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
MacPherson strut front suspension
Rear Suspension: 
Rear stabilizer bar
Multi-link rear suspension
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
no
More Comfort Features: 
Leather steering wheel
Heated Steering Wheel
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Turn signal in mirrors
Three zone climate control
Leather steering wheel

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
6 total speakers
12 Months of provided satellite radio service
USB Connection
Element antenna
8 total speakers
1 subwoofer(s)
Radio data system
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Roof rack
Variable intermittent wipers
Privacy glass
Variable intermittent wipers
Privacy glass
Intermittent rear wiper
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 X 7.0-In
18 x 8.0
Wheels more: 
All season tires
Polished Alloy Wheels
Temporary spare tire
All season tires
Underbody mounted spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
245.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Rear center 3-point belt
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Post-Collision Safety System
Cornering Lights
Brake Drying
2 Front Headrests
3 Rear Headrests
4-Wheel ABS
Turn Signal Mirrors
Rear height adjustable headrests
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Options

Packages: 
MOPAR Graphics Package
Safety And Security Group
Navigation Group
Quick Order Package 27g
Trailer Tow Group
Advanced Safety & Lighting Group
Exterior Options: 
Compact Spare Tire
19" X 7.5" Polished/Black Pockets Aluminum Wheels
Power Liftgate
Power Front/Fixed Rear Full Sunroof
Interior Options: 
Beats Premium Audio System

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Dark Slate Gray, leather
#5F5C5E
Dark Slate Gray/Light Pebble Beige, leather
#8E867D
Dark Slate Gray/Saddle Tan, leather
#9B765D
Color: 
Ebony, leather
#202020
Graystone, leather
#8E8B85
Parchment, leather
#CEBFA2