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Engine Specs
Drivetrain Specs
Weights and Trailer Towing
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions

Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Engine 2.0-Liter I-4 World Gas Engine 2.4-Liter I-4 World Gas Engine
Availability Sport and Latitude 4x2 Standard Available
Sport and Latitude 4x4 - Standard
Construction High-pressure die-cast aluminum block with dry iron liners, castaluminum 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
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 (cu. in.) 121.9 144
Bore x Stroke 3.39 x 3.39 3.46 x 3.82
Horsepower (hp @ rpm) 158 @ 6,400 172 @ 6,000
Torque ( lb.-ft. @ rpm) 141 @ 5,000 165 @ 4,400
Compression ratio 10.5:1 10.5:1
Valve System Chain-driven DOHC, 16 valves, electronically controlled dual variable-valve timing (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
Max. Engine Speed (rpm) 6,750 rpm (electronically limited) 6,500 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement Unleaded regular, 87 octane Unleaded regular, 87 octane
Oil Capacity (quarts) 5.0 SAE 5W/20 5.0 SAE 5W/20
Coolant Capacity (quarts) 7.2 7.2
Emission Controls Single catalytic converter, dual heated oxygen sensors and engine features Single catalytic converter, 2WD, dual catalytic converter, 4WD dual heated oxygen sensors and engine features
Fuel tank capacity (gallons) 4x2 13.6 13.6
4x4 - 13.5
EPA Fuel Economy (City / Highway) (mpg) FWD - Automatic 23 / 30 -
FWD - Automatic 22 / 26 21 / 28
4x4 - Manual - 22 / 27
4x4 - Automatic - 20 / 26



Transmission (:1) Manual Magna Driveline T355 5-Speed Automatic 6F24 6-Speed PowerTech with Auto Stick
Availability Standard - 2.0-liter engine Optional - 2.4-liter engine (FWD and 4x4) Sport and Latitude models
Description Five-speed, overdrive, synchronized in all forward ratios, cableoperated, three-plane shifter Six-speed automatic transmission, lockup torque converter, electronic controls
   1st 3.77 4.212
   2nd 2.16 2.637
   3rd 1.41 1.800
   4th 1.026 1.386
   5th 0.72 1.000
   6th - 0.772
Reverse 3.417 3.285
Final-drive ratio 4.12 3.367
Overall Top-gear 2.97 2.600
Auto Stick - Standard with 6F24
Transmission (:1) Automatic Jatco Model Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT2 Automatic Jatco Model CVT2L (Freedom Drive II)
Availability Standard - 2.4-liter engine Optional - Sport 4WD with 2.4-liter engine and Freedom Drive II
Optional - 2.0-liter 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 6.12:1 8.135:1
Overall Top-gear Ratio 2.41:1 3.21:1
Effective Maximum Low-gear Ratio 19.11:1 19.11:1

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

Electrical System 2016 Jeep Compass
Battery 525 CCA, maintenance-free
Alternator 120-amp
140-amp with CVT2L (Freedom Drive II)

Dimensions & Capacities(a) 2016 Jeep Compass
Length (in.) 175.1
Height (in.) 65.0
Width (in.) 71.4
Wheelbase (in.) 103.7
Track (in.)

Front 59.8
Rear 59.8
Overhang (in.) Front 36.1
Rear 35.3
Ground Clearance (in.) With P215/60/R17 tire 8.1
With Freedom Drive II Off-road Package P215/65/R17 tire 9.1
Approach Angle With P215/60/R17 tire 19.5°
With Freedom Drive II Off-road Package P215/65/R17 tire 29.6°
Departure Angle With P215/60/R17 tire 28.5°
With Freedom Drive II Off-road Package P215/65/R17 tire 31.2°
Ramp Breakover Angle With P215/60/R17 tire 20.6°
With Freedom Drive II Off-road Package P215/65/R17 tire 23.6°
Aero (CdA) 2WD 10.5
4WD 10.6

Accomodations Front Row Second Row
Seating capacity 5 Passenger
2 3
Head Room (in.) without Sunroof 40.7 39.9
Legroom (in.) 40.6 39.4
Shoulder room (in.) 54.6 54.0
Hip room (in.) 52.3 51.0
Seat travel (in.) Driver 10.2 -
Passenger 10.2 -
Knee clearance (in.) - 1.7
Recliner Range (degrees) Manual up to 88 -
Powered up to 88 -
SAE Volume Index (cu. ft.) 52.2 49.1
101.3
SAE Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) Rear Seats Up 22.7
Rear Seats Folded 53.6
EPA Interior Volume Index 124
Cargo Access (in.) Trunk liftover Height 30.5
Maximum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening 45.3
Minimum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening 38.5
Maximum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening 26.7
Minimum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening 25.0
Distance Between Wheelhouse Interior Trim 38.0

Suspension 2016 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 2016 Jeep Compass
Type Rack and pinion with hydraulic power assist
Overall Ratio 16.4:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) (ft.) 17-in. wheels and tires 35.6
18-in. wheels and tires 37.2
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) 17-in. wheels and tires 2.88
18-in. wheels and tires 2.76

Wheels and Tires 2016 Jeep Compass
Wheels
Standard - Sport, and Latitude FWD with 2.0-liter engine Type and Material Full painted aluminum
Size (inches) 16 x 6.5
Standard - Sport, Latitude with 2.4-liter engine, optional with 2.0-liter Type and Material Full painted aluminum
Size (inches) 17 x 6.5
Optional - Latitude Type and Material Chrome-clad aluminum
Size (inches) 18 x 7.0
Tires
Standard - Sport, Latitude with 2.0-liter engine Size and Type P205/70R16 BSW All-season Touring
Mfr. and Model Goodyear Eagle LS
Revs per Mile 763
Standard - Latitude Size and Type P215/60R17 BSW All-season Touring
Mfr. and Model Firestone Affinity S3
Revs per Mile 771
Optional - the Latitude Size and Type P225/60R17 BSW All-season Touring
Mfr. and Model Kumho Solus KL21
Revs per Mile 756
Optional - Sport, Latitude Size and Type P215/65R17 outlined white letter (OWL) All-terrain
Mfr. and Model Goodyear Wrangler GTA 03
Revs per Mile 743
Optional - Latitude Size and Type P215/55R18 All-season Performance
Mfr. and Model Firestone Firehawk GTA 03
Revs per Mile 765

Brakes 4x2 Sport 4x4 Compass and Latitude
Front
Size (in.) and Type 11.5 x 1.0 vented disc with 2.2 single-piston floating caliper 11.5 x 1.0 vented disc with 2.2 single-piston floating caliper
Swept area (sq. in.) 223.52 223.52
Rear Size (in.) and Type 9.0 x 1.38 drums 10.3 x 0.39 solid disc with 1.4 single-piston floating caliper
Swept area (sq. in.) 78.1 138.64
Power-assist Type 10 single-diaphragm vacuum 10 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 System (BTCS) - Included with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package
Hill-descent Control (HDC) - Included with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package

Weights, Capacities and Trailer Towing 2016 Jeep Compass
Curb Weight, (lbs) Sport 2WD 2.0-liter (manual) 3,107
2.0-liter (CVT2) 3,185
2.4-liter (manual) 3,103
2.4-liter (automatic) 3,178
Sport 4WD 2.4-liter (manual) 3,258
2.4-liter (automatic) 3,354
2.4-liter (CVT2L) 3,341
Weight Distribution (Front / Rear) 2WD 59 / 41
4WD 58 / 42
Maximum Gross Trailer Weight (lbs.) 2.4-liter 1,000
2.4-liter with Trailer-tow Prep Group 2,000

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