Comparison - Nissan Xterra SUV 2015 - vs - Jeep Compass Sport 2018

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Nissan Paladin,Nissan Roniz

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Nissan Xterra review by The Castro Valley Auto Show:
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Nissan Xterra review by The Castro Valley Auto Show:
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2021 Jeep Compass Altitude FWD - Ultimate In-Depth Look
2017 Jeep Compass Sport - Ultimate In-Depth Look In 4K
2016 Jeep Compass | CarGurus Test Drive and Review
2017 Jeep Compass driver-side small overlap IIHS crash test
Make: 
Average Price: 
27,796
Updated: 
01 Dec 2016
22,495
Updated: 
07 Jun 2018
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2015
2018
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
5-speed Automatic
6-speed Manual
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
21.10gals
13.50gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Brilliant Silver
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Cayenne Red
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Glacier White
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Lava Red
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Metallic Blue
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Night Armor
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SolarFlare Yellow (Late Availability)
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Super Black
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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: 
Premium Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
15.00mpg
22.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
20.00mpg
31.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
16
Cylinders: 
6
V
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
4.00L
2.40L
Torque: 
281ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
175ft-lbs
at 3 900rpm
Horsepower: 
261hp
at 5 600rpm
180hp
at 6 400rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Single overhead cam (SOHC)
Turning Circle: 
37.30Feet
35.60Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
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
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
Destination Download*
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Leather And Simulated Alloy Steering Wheel
Cargo Floor Mats
Keyless Ignition

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
178.70in
173.00in
Width: 
72.80in
73.80in
Height: 
74.90in
64.60in
Ground Clearance: 
9.50in
8.20in
Front Track: 
61.80in
59.90in
Rear Track: 
61.80in
59.90in
Wheel Base: 
106.30in
103.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.90
39.20
Rear Head Room: 
39.30
38.50
Front Leg Room: 
42.40in
41.80in
Rear leg room: 
34.40in
38.30in
Front Hip Room: 
55.90in
54.10in
Front Shoulder Room: 
58.30in
56.70in
Rear Hip Room: 
46.10in
49.20in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.30in
55.10in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
65.70cu.ft
62.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
5000lbs
2000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
36.30cu.ft
27.20cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
33.20degrees
16.80degrees
Angle of Departure: 
29.40degrees
31.70degrees
Curb Weight: 
4425.00lbs
3327.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
no
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Remote keyless power door locks
Heated mirrors
2 One-Touch Power Windows
Remote Keyless Power Door Locks

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable driver seat
Cloth
Fold flat passenger seat
Bucket front seats
6-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
Bucket front seats
Height adjustable driver seat
6 -Way Manual Driver Seat Adjustments
Fold Flat Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Split-folding rear seatback
Rear ventilation ducts
Rear ventilation ducts
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding Center Armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front independent suspension
Front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
Front and rear stabilizer bar
Rear stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
no
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Air conditioning
Leather steering wheel
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual vanity mirrors
Air Conditioning
Dual Vanity Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Mast antenna
Rockford Fosgate premium brand stereo system
Rockford Fosgate premium brand speakers
9 total speakers
300 watts stereo output
Speed sensitive volume control
Satellite radio w/real time traffic satellite radio
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
1 subwoofer(s)
3 Months of provided satellite radio service
Radio data system
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
6 total speakers
12 Months of provided satellite radio service
USB Connection

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Variable intermittent wipers
Privacy glass
Intermittent rear wiper
Roof rack
Roof rack
Variable intermittent wipers
Privacy glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
16 x 7.0 in
16 X 6.5 In.
Wheels more: 
All terrain tires
Underbody mounted spare tire
Fullsize non-matching spare tire
All season tires
Painted Steel Wheels
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
75
Diameter: 
R16
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R16

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: 
no
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated front disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
no
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Rear height adjustable headrests
Rear center 3-point belt
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Post-Collision Safety System
Brake Drying

Options

Packages: 
Nevada Tow Package
Leather Package
Sport Appearance Plus
Quick Order Package 27A
MOPAR Interior Premium Package
MOPAR Interior Protection Package
Cold Weather Group
Cold Weather Group W/Remote Start
Quick Order Package 21A
Tech Group
MOPAR Graphics Package
Exterior Options: 
Special Paint- SolarFlare Yellow (Late Availability)
16" X 6.5" Silver Painted Aluminum Wheels (Fleet)
Compact Spare Tire
Interior Options: 
Retractable Cargo Cover
Adjustable Cargo Organizer
PRO-4X Floor Mats (3-Piece)
Beats Premium Audio System

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Gray, cloth
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