Jeep Compass vs. MINI Countryman
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jeep Compass and MINI Countryman 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 MINI Countryman.
In comparing the Jeep Compass's and the MINI Countryman's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Compass has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and reliability. The MINI Countryman has the advantage in the areas of resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Jeep Compass's and the MINI Countryman's specifications and ratings, the MINI Countryman is a better car than the Jeep Compass.
Pricing: For a new model, the Jeep Compass's price is between $32,590 and $39,587, with the MINI Countryman priced between $41,610 and $51,855.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Jeep Compass loses 46.1 percent of its value and the MINI Countryman loses 45.9 percent of its value. This means the MINI Countryman retains 0.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Jeep Compass.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Jeep Compass is 7.7 out of 10 while the MINI Countryman's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Jeep Compass being ranked 4 out of 21 Best Subcompact SUVs and the MINI Countryman being ranked 2 out of 21. Out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs, the Jeep Compass is ranked 23 and the MINI Countryman is ranked 14.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Jeep Compass is 7.9 out of 10. For the MINI Countryman the reliability rating is 7.8 out of 10. This gives the Jeep Compass a slight advantage in reliability compared to the MINI Countryman.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Jeep Compass’s base engine makes 200 horsepower, and the MINI Countryman base engine makes 241 horsepower.
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:
32590 - 39587
Starting MSRP:
30595
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
27500
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
21600 - 38900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
41610 - 51855
Starting MSRP:
38900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
27500
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
21600 - 38900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
32681
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
28663 - 44719
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
44719
Price Range:
41490 - 50600
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
32681
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
28663 - 44719
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Jeep Compass Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
MINI Countryman Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Compass
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
12.5
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9.1 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.137
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for MINI Countryman
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
12.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9.1 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.011
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
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 / 67MINI Countryman Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 21Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
3 out of / 21Ranking
3 out of / 17Ranking
3 out of / 17Ranking
6 out of / 14Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
8 out of / 21Ranking
11 out of / 67Ranking
11 out of / 21Ranking
11 out of / 21Ranking
12 out of / 21Ranking
14 out of / 67Ranking
14 out of / 14Ranking
16 out of / 56Ranking
16 out of / 21Ranking
17 out of / 67Ranking
23 out of / 67Ranking
26 out of / 67Ranking
27 out of / 67Ranking
45 out of / 67Ranking
45 out of / 56Ranking
49 out of / 67Ranking
55 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Jeep Compass Trim Levels
Latitude, Latitude Altitude, Limited, Limited Altitude, Trailhawk
MINI Countryman Trim Levels
John Cooper Works ALL4, S ALL4
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
200 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
221 foot-lbs @ 1750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
241 hp @ 4500 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
27.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
126.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Cargo Space:
25 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3620 lbs
Width:
80 inches
Height:
64.8 inches
Length:
173.4 inches
Wheelbase:
103.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3777 lbs
Width:
81.5 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
175 inches
Wheelbase:
106 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black II Metallic
Blue
Blazing Blue Metallic / Indigo Sunset Blue Metallic / Slate Blue Metallic
Green
British Racing Green IV Metallic / Smokey Green Metallic
Red
Chili Red II
Silver
Melting Silver III Metallic
White
Nanuq White Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black/Blue / JCW Black
Brown
Vintage Brown
Gray
Dark Petrol / Grey/Blue
