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2012 Jeep Compass
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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2012 Jeep Compass
MSRP $18,995 - $26,995
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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
MSRP $38,195 - $55,295
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4
Gas V8 Gas V6
Displacement
2.4L/144 2.0L/122
5.7L/345 3.6L/220 6.4L/392
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
172 hp @ 6000 rpm 158 hp @ 6400 rpm
360 hp @ 5150 rpm 290 hp @ 6400 rpm 470 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
165 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm 141 ft-lb @ 5000 rpm
390 ft-lb @ 4250 rpm 260 ft-lb @ 4800 rpm 465 ft-lb @ 4300 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.0 - 9.9 L/100 km
13.0 - 17.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.8 - 7.7 L/100 km
8.8 - 11.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.8 - 9.9 L/100 km
8.8 - 17.1 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
51.1 - 51.5 L
93.1 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc Front Disc Rear Drum
4 Wheel Disc Front Disc Rear Drum
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Optional
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
1,034 mm
1,013 mm
Front Leg Room
1,031 mm
1,024 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,387 mm
1,491 mm
Rear Head Room
1,013 mm
996 mm
Rear Leg Room
1,001 mm
980 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,372 mm
1,473 mm
Third Row Head Room
N/A
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
1518 L
1945 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
643 L
994 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,634 mm
2,916 mm
Length, Overall
4,448 mm
4,821 - 4,859 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,814 mm
1,943 - 1,958 mm
Height, Overall
1,651 mm
1,755 - 1,760 mm
Min Ground Clearance
206 mm
211 - 269 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,409 - 1,520 kg
2,114 - 2,363 kg
Front Tire Size
P215/65R17 P215/55R18 P215/60R17
265/50R20 P265/60R18 P245/70R17 P265/50R20 295/45ZR20
Rear Tire Size
P215/65R17 P215/55R18 P215/60R17
265/50R20 P265/60R18 P245/70R17 P265/50R20 295/45ZR20
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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