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2012 Jeep Compass - Specs

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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
Availability	Standard on Limited models, Sport and Latitude 4x4 models, Available on Sport and Latitude 4x2 models	Standard on Sport and Latitude 4x2 models
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, castaluminum 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. (224 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, 2WD, Dual catalytic converter, 4WD Dual heated oxygen sensors and engine features	Single catalytic converter, dual heated oxygen sensors and engine features 0.9 g/mile (0.56 g/km)^(a)
Smog-forming Pollution	0.9 g/mile (0.56 g/km)^(a)
Maximum Gross Trailer Weight	1000 lbs. (450 kg)
Maximum Gross Trailer Weight	2000 lbs. (900 kg) — with Trailer-tow Prep Group
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)	20/23 — Freedom Drive II (Off-road package) 4WD with CVT2L	23/29 — 2WD with five-speed manual transaxle
	21/26 — Freedom Drive I 4WD with CVT2
	21/27 — 2WD with CVT2
	22/28 — 4WD with five-speed manual transaxle	23/27 — 2WD CVT
	23/28 — 2WD with five-speed manual transaxle	23/27 — 2WD CVT
(a) NMOG + NOX emission limits under ULEV II and Tier 2, Bin 5 emission requirements

Transmission	Manual Magna Driveline T355 5-Speed
Availability	Standard on both 2.0L and 2.4L engine
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	2.97

Transmission	Automatic JATCO Model CVT2 with Auto Stick	Automatic JATCO Model CVT2L (Freedom Drive II)
Availability	Optional on both 2.0L and 2.4L engines	Optional on Sport 4WD with 2.4L engine
Description	Continuously variable ratio, lockup torque converter, electronic controls	Continuously variable ratio, lockup torque converter, electronic controls
Gear Ratios
Forward	2.349:1 to 0.394:1 continuously variable	2.349:1 to 0.394:1 continuously variable
Reverse	1.75:1	1.75:1
Final Drive Ratio	2.0L 6.12:1; 2.4L 5.798 with 2.4L and Freedom Drive I	8.135:1
Final Drive Ratio	8.14 with 2.4L and Freedom Drive II	8.135:1
Overall Top Gear Ratio	2.411; 2.28 with 2.4L and Freedom Drive I	3.21:1
Effective Maximum Low Gear Ratio	Standard with CVT2	19.11:1

Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Four-wheel Drive
Availability	Standard	Optional
Differential	Open	Electronically-controlled coupling (ECC) with four-wheel-drive lock
Rear Differential		Open

Electrical System	2012 Jeep Compass
Availability	120-amp; 140-amp with CVT2L (Freedom Drive II)
Battery	525 CCA, maintenance-free

Dimensions & Capacities(a)		2012 Jeep Compass
Wheelbase		103.7 (2635)
Track	Front	59.8 (1520)
Track	Rear	59.8 (1520)
Overall Length		175.1 (4448)
Overall Width		71.4 (1812)
Overall Height		65.0 (1651)
Overhang	Front	36.1 (916)
Overhang	Rear	35.3 (897)
Approach Angle	with P215/60/R17 Tire	19.5°
Approach Angle	with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package P215/65/R17 Tire	29.6°
Breakover Angle	with P215/60/R17 Tire	20.6°
Breakover Angle	with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package P215/65/R17 Tire	23.6°
Departure Angle	with P215/60/R17 Tire	28.5°
Departure Angle	with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package P215/65/R17 Tire	31.2°
Ground Clearance	with P215/60/R17 Tire	8.1 (206)
Ground Clearance	with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package P215/65/R17 Tire	9.1 (231)
Aero (CdA)	2WD	10.5
Aero (CdA)	4WD	10.6
Curb Weight, lbs., Estimated	Sport 2WD	3107 (1409) 2.0-L MTX
	Sport 4WD	3247 (1382) 2.4-L MTX
	Limited 2WD	3195 (1449) 2.4-L MTX
	Limited 4WD	3350 (1520) 2.4L MTX
Weight Distribution, percent F/R	2WD	59 / 41
Weight Distribution, percent F/R	4WD	58 / 42
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (L)	2WD	13.6 (51.5)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (L)	4WD	13.5 (51.1)
(a) All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires.

Accomodations	Front Row	Rear Row
Seating Capacity	2	3
Head Room without Sun Roof	40.7 (1033)	39.9 (1013)
Leg room	40.6 (1032)	39.4 (1001)
Knee Clearance		1.7 (44.1)
Shoulder room	54.6 (1387)	54.0 (1372)
Hip room	52.3 (1328)	51.0 (1295)
Seat Travel	Driver — 10.2 (260)
Seat Travel	Passenger — 76° fold-flat/88° non-fold-flat
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		2012 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)
	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 (775)
Cargo Volume with Front Passenger Seat and Rear Seat Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)		62.7 (1.776)

Body and Chasssis	2012 Jeep Compass
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
Construction	Unitized steel body

Suspension	2012 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		2012 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, Latitude	Limited
Availability	Standard	Standard	Optional
Type and Material	Full Painted Aluminum	Full Painted Aluminum	Chrome-clad Aluminum
Size	17 x 6.5	18 x 7.0	18 x 7.0

Tires	Sport, Latitude		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)	771 (479)	743 (462)	765 (476)

Brakes		2012 Jeep Compass
Availability		Standard on 4x2 Sport	Standard on 4x4 Compass, Latitude and Limited, optional on 4x2 Limited
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	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)	223.52 sq. in. (1442.12 sq. cm)
Rear	Size and Type	9.0 x 1.38 in. (229 x 35) drums	10.3 x 0.39 in. (262 x 10) solid disc with 1.4 in. (35 mm) single-piston floating caliper
Rear	Swept Area	78.1 sq. in. (503 sq. cm)	138.64 sq. in. (894.6 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type		10-in. (254-mm) single-diaphragm vacuum	10-in. (254-mm) single-diaphragm vacuum
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)		Standard	Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)		Standard	Standard
Hill-start Assist (HSA)		Standard with manual transmission	Standard with manual transmission and Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package
Off-road Brake-traction Control			Included with Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package
Hill-descent Control (HDC)			Included with Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package

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