Jeep Compass vs. Jeep Liberty
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jeep Compass and Jeep Liberty contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Jeep Compass and the Jeep Liberty.
When comparing the Jeep Compass's and the Jeep Liberty's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Compass has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Jeep Liberty has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Jeep Compass's and the Jeep Liberty's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2012 Jeep Compass ranges from $3,993 to $10,995 while a used 2012 Jeep Liberty is priced between $3,999 to $11,930.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Jeep Compass’s base engine makes 158 horsepower, and the Jeep Liberty base engine makes 210 horsepower. The Compass is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 394 miles. The Liberty is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 429 miles.This gives the Jeep Compass the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Jeep Liberty the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Jeep Liberty has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Jeep Compass, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Jeep Compass has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
19295
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
18519
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
15995 - 19990
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
23395
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
22664
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
18500 - 26115
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
7331
Price Range:
3993 - 10995
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
7151
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
6866 - 7443
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
64
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
129477
# Good or Great Deals:
13
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
7572
Price Range:
3999 - 11930
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
9420
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
7043 - 23632
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
155
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
127283
# Good or Great Deals:
50
Jeep Compass Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Jeep Liberty Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Compass
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Liberty
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.5984434008550545
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
3.2 - 5.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1659952810260976
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.6 - 20.4
Jeep Compass Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
2 out of / 14Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 21Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 56Ranking
5 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 67Ranking
9 out of / 67Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 21Ranking
12 out of / 14Ranking
15 out of / 56Ranking
16 out of / 21Ranking
17 out of / 21Ranking
19 out of / 21Ranking
23 out of / 67Ranking
27 out of / 67Ranking
28 out of / 67Ranking
39 out of / 67Ranking
40 out of / 67Ranking
45 out of / 67Ranking
52 out of / 67Ranking
58 out of / 67Ranking
59 out of / 67Jeep Liberty Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Jeep Compass Trim Levels
Latitude, Limited, Sport
Jeep Liberty Trim Levels
Arctic, Jet Edition, Latitude, Limited, Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
2 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
158 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
141 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
210 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
235 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
313 / 394 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
312 / 429 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
22.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
124 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Cargo Space:
26.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
62.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
126.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3074 lbs
Width:
69.3 inches
Height:
64.2 inches
Length:
173.4 inches
Wheelbase:
103.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4076 lbs
Width:
72.3 inches
Height:
70.2 inches
Length:
176.9 inches
Wheelbase:
106.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/60R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/75R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Blue
True Blue Pearl Coat
Brown
Copperhead Pearl Coat
Gray
Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Rescue Green Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
True Blue Pearl Coat / Winter Chill Pearl Coat
Brown
Canyon Brown Pearl Coat
Gray
Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Black Forest Green Pearl Coat / Natural Green Pearl Coat / Rescue Green Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Slate Gray / Dark Slate Gray/Light Pebble Beige
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Slate Gray
Beige
Pastel Pebble Beige
