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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs
Drivetrain
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions

Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Engine	2.4-Liter DOHC 16-Valve I-4 with Dual VVT	2.0-Liter DOHC 16-Valve I-4 with Dual VVT World Engine
Availability	Standard	Optional - 2WD Compass Spor
Type and Description	Four-cylinder inline, tuned intake manifold with Electronic Active Charge Motion Control valves dual counter-rotating balance shafts	Four-cylinder inline, tuned intake manifold with electronic Active Charge Motion Control valves, dual counter-rotating balance shafts
Displacement	144 cu. in. (2360 cu. cm)	121.9 cu. in. (1998 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke	3.46 x 3.82 (88 x 97)	3.39 x 3.39 (86 x 86)
Valve System	Chain-driven DOHC, 16 valves, electronically controlled dual VVT, direct-acting shimless mechanical bucket tappets	Chain-driven DOHC, 16 valves, electronically controlled dual VVT, direct-acting shimless mechanical bucket tappets
Fuel Injection	Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless	Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
Construction	High-pressure die-cast aluminum block with dry iron liners, cast-aluminum cylinder head, cast-aluminum ladder frame, forged steel crankshaft	High-pressure die-cast aluminum block with dry iron liners, cast-aluminum cylinder head, cast-aluminum ladder frame, forged steel crankshaft
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	10.5:1
Power (SAE net)	172 bhp (129 kW) @ 6,000 rpm (72 bhp/liter)	158 bhp (117 kW) @ 6,400 rpm (79 bhp/liter)
Torque (SAE net)	165 lb.-ft. (222 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm	141 lb.-ft. (191 N•m) @ 5,000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed	6,500 rpm (electronically limited)	6,750 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement	Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2	Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity	5.0 qt. (4.7L) SAE 5W/20	5.0 qt. (4.7L) SAE 5W/20
Coolant Capacity	7.2 qt. (6.8L)	7.2 qt. (6.8L)
Emission Controls	Single catalytic converter, FWD, Dual catalytic converter, 4WD Dual heated oxygen sensors and engine features	Single catalytic converter, dual heated oxygen sensors and engine features
Smog-forming Pollution	0.9 g/mile (0.56 g/km)(c)	0.9 g/mile (0.56 g/km)(c)
Maximum Gross Trailer Weight	1000 lbs. (450 kg)
Maximum Gross Trailer Weight	2000 lbs. (900 kg) with Trailer Tow Group
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)	23/28 - 2WD with 5-speed manual transaxle	23/27 — 2WD CVT2
	21/25 - 2WD with CVT2
	22/27 - 4WD with 5-speed manual transaxle
	21/24 - 4WD with CVT2
(a) NMOG + NOx emission limits under ULEV II and Tier 2, Bin 5 emission requirements. (b) NMOG + NOx emission limits under ULEV II and Tier 2, Bin 5 emission requirements.

Transmission	Manual Magna Driveline T355 5-Speed
Availability	Standard
Description	5-speed, overdrive, synchronized in all forward ratios, cable-operated, 3-plane shifter
Gear Ratios
1st	3.77
2nd	2.16
3rd	1.41
4th	1.026
5th	0.72
Reverse	3.417
Final Drive Ratio	4.12
Overall Top Gear	3.34

Transmission	Automatic Jatco Model CVT2 with Auto Stick
Availability	Optional
Description	Continuously variable ratio, lockup torque converter, electronic controls
Gear Ratios
Forward	2.349:1 to 0.394:1 continuously variable
Reverse	1.762:1
Final Drive Ratio	6.12:1
Overall Top Gear Ratio	2.411
Effective Maximum Low Gear Ratio	Standard with CVT2

Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Four-wheel Drive
Availability	Standard	Optional
Differential	Open	Electronically Controlled Coupling (ECC) with four-wheel-drive lock
Operating Mode		Open

Electrical System	2009 Jeep Compass
Availability	120-amp
Battery	525 CCA, maintenance-free

Dimensions & Capacities(a)		2009 Jeep Compass
Wheelbase		103.7 (2635)
Track	Front	59.8 (1520)
	Rear	59.8 (1520)
Overall Length		173.4 (4404.8)
Overall Width		69.3 (1760.7)
Overall Height		65.2 (1631.7)
Overhang	Front	34.5 (877.0)
	Rear	35.2 (892.8)
Approach Angle with P215/60/R17 Tire		20.1°
Breakover Angle with P215/60/R17 Tire		20.3°
Departure Angle with P215/60/R17 Tire		31.4°
Ground Clearance with P215/60/R17 Tire		8.1 (206.7)
Approach Angle with P215/65/R17 Tire		20.6°
Breakover Angle with P215/65/R17 Tire		21.0°
Departure Angle with P215/65/R17 Tire		32.2°
Ground Clearance with P215/65/R17 Tire		8.4 (213.7)
Aero (CdA)	2WD	10.6
	4WD	10.7
Curb Weight, lbs., Estimated	Sport 2WD	3071 (1404)
	Sport	3223—(1462)
	Limited 2WD	3177 (1450)
	Limited 4WD	3329 (1520)
Weight Distribution, percent F/R	2WD	57/43—2WD
	4WD	56/44—4WD
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (L)	2WD	13.6 (51.5)
	4WD	13.5 (51.1)

Accomodations	Front Row	Rear Row
Seating Capacity	2	3
Head Room without Sun Roof	40.7 (1033.7)	39.9 (1013.8)
Leg room	40.6 (1032.1)	39.4 (999.7)
Knee Clearance		1.7 (44.1)
Shoulder room	54.6 (1387.0)	54.0 (1371.9)
Hip room		51.0 (1294.5)
Seat Travel, Driver/Passenger	Driver - 10.2 (260);
Seat Travel, Driver/Passenger	Passenger - 10.2 (260)
Recliner Angle Range	Driver - up to 88°
Recliner Angle Range	Passenger - 76° fold-flat/88° non-fold-flat
SAE Volume	52.2 (1.478)	49.1 (1.391)

Cargo Volume		2009 Jeep Compass
SAE Interior Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)		101.3 (2.87)
Cargo Volume Indexes	Rear Seats Up, cu. ft. (cu. m)	22.7 (0.643)
Cargo Volume Indexes	Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)	53.6 (1.519)
EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m)		124 (3.512)
Liftover Height		30.5 (773.6)
Cargo Volume with Front Passenger	Front Passenger Seat and Rear Seat Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)	60.7 (1.719)
	Minimum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening	38.5 (976)
	Minimum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening	25.0 (634)
	Maximum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening	45.3 (1150)
	Maximum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening	26.7 (681)
	Distance Between Wheelhouse Interior Trim	38.0 (966)

Body and Chasssis	2009 Jeep Compass
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive or four-wheel driv
Construction	Unitized steel body

Suspension	2009 Jeep Compass
Front	Independent MacPherson strut, coil spring over gas-charged shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Rear	Multi-link independent with coil springs, link-type stabilizer bar, gas-charged shock absorbers

Steering		2009 Jeep Compass
Type		Rack-and-pinion with hydraulic power assist
Overall Ratio		16.4:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)	17-in. wheels and tires	35.6 ft. (10.8 m)
	18-in. wheels and tires	37.2 ft. (11.3 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)	17-in. wheels and tires	2.88
	18-in. wheels and tires	2.76

Wheels	Sport	Limited	Limited
Availability	Standard	Standard	Optional
Type and Material	Machined-face aluminum	Machined-face aluminum	Chrome-clad aluminum
Size	17 x 6.5	18 x 7.0	18 x 7.0

Tires	Sport	Sport	Limited
Availability	Standard	Optional	Standard
Size and Type	P215/60R17 BSW All-season Touring	P215/65R17 outlined white letter (OWL) All-terrain	P215/55R18 All-season Performance
Manufacturer and Model	Firestone Affinity S3	Goodyear Wrangler GTA 03	Firestone Firehawk GTA 03
Revs per Mile (km)	760 (472)	743 (462)	765 (476)

Brakes		2009 Jeep Compass
Availability		Standard on 4x2 Sport
Front	Size and Type	11.5 x 1.0 in. (294 x 26 mm) vented disc with 2.2 in. (57 mm) single-piston floating caliper
Front	Swept Area	223.52 sq. in. (1442.12 sq. cm)
Rear	Size and Type	9.0 x 1.38 in. (229 x 35) drums
Rear	Swept Area	78.1 sq. in. (503.6 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type		10-in. (254-mm) single-diaphragm vacuum
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)		Standard
Electronic Stability Program		Standard
Availability		Standard on 4x4 Sport and Limited, optional on 4x2
Front	Size and Type	11.5 x 1.0 in. (294 x 26 mm) vented disc with 2.2 in. (57 mm) single-piston floating caliper
Front	Swept Area	223.52 sq. in. (1442.12 sq. cm)
Rear	Size and Type	10.3 x 0.39 in. (262 x 10) solid disc with 1.4 in. (35 mm) single-piston floating caliper
Rear	Swept Area	138.64 sq. in. (894.6 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type		10-in. (254-mm) single-diaphragm vacuum
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)		Standard
Electronic Stability Program		Standard

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