Jeep Compass 2WD
24.3 MPG The 2013 Jeep Compass 2WD is EPA-rated at 24.3 MPG combined (22.3 city / 28 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 617 gallons, $1975 a year in fuel, or $0.132 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2007–2013 run it averages 24.2 MPG, improving by 0.8 MPG over 7 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.103 | $1029 | $1543 | $2058 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.123 | $1235 | $1852 | $2469 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.132 | $1317 | $1975 | $2634 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.144 | $1440 | $2160 | $2881 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.165 | $1646 | $2469 | $3292 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.185 | $1852 | $2778 | $3704 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.206 | $2058 | $3086 | $4115 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 24.3 MPG | 22.3 | 28 | $2575 | 364 | 4 |
| 2012 | 24.3 MPG | 22.5 | 27.8 | $2575 | 367 | 4 |
| 2011 | 24.3 MPG | 22.5 | 27.8 | $2575 | 367 | 4 |
| 2010 | 24.5 MPG | 22.5 | 27.3 | $2550 | 363 | 4 |
| 2009 | 24.3 MPG | 22.5 | 27.3 | $2575 | 367 | 4 |
| 2008 | 24 MPG | 22.3 | 26.7 | $2600 | 371 | 3 |
| 2007 | 23.5 MPG | 22 | 26 | $2650 | 378 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 70 sport utility vehicle - 2wd models tracked here, the Jeep Compass 2WD ranks 8 on current figures, against a class average of 20.7 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Chevrolet HHR FWD (24.8), Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD (24.8), Volvo XC90 FWD (25), Toyota RAV4 2WD (26), Honda CR-V 2WD (29).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 364 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.5 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Jeep Compass 2WD get?
The 2013 Jeep Compass 2WD is rated at 24.3 MPG combined by the EPA — 22.3 city and 28 highway. Across all 7 model years in the database it averages 24.2 MPG, ranging from 23 to 25 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Jeep Compass 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 24.3 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 617 gallons — roughly $1975 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.132 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2013 model is $2575.
Has the Jeep Compass 2WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 23.5 MPG in 2007 to 24.3 in 2013 — an improvement of 0.8 MPG, or 3% across 7 model years.
Is the Jeep Compass 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 8 of 70 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 20.7 MPG. That is 3.6 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.