Comparing the 2021 Jeep Compass vs 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

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2021 Jeep Compass

MSRP starting at:

$30,890

Sport FWD
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2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

MSRP starting at:

$31,845

Trendline FWD

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Overview
Base MSRP $30,890 $31,845
EPA Classification Small SUV 2WD Small SUV 2WD
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 10.6 L/100 km 10.4 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 7.6 L/100 km 8.1 L/100 km
Engine Type Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.4 L/144 2.0 L/121
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 180 @ 6400 184 @ 4360
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 175 @ 3900 221 @ 1600
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Small SUV 2WD Small SUV 2WD
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 10.6 L/100 km 10.4 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 7.6 L/100 km 8.1 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 10.6 L/100 km 10.4 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 7.6 L/100 km 8.1 L/100 km
Engine Order Code EDE
Engine Type Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.4 L/144 2.0 L/121
Fuel System Sequential MPI Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 180 @ 6400 184 @ 4360
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 175 @ 3900 221 @ 1600
Trans Order Code DF7 VS
Trans Type 6 8
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.46 5.59
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.51 3.14
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.56 1.95
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.14 1.43
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.85 1.21
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.67 1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.99
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.50 3.33
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 500 360
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 160
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 100.3 101.1
Front Head Room (in) 39.2 39.6
Front Leg Room (in) 41.2 40.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.7 57
Front Hip Room (in) 54.1
Second Head Room (in) 38.5 38.9
Second Leg Room (in) 38.3 38.7
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
Front Wheel Drive Standard Standard
4 Cylinder Engine (Option) Standard N/A
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel (Option) Standard N/A
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard
6-Speed A/T (Option) Standard N/A
6-Speed A/T Standard N/A
Aluminum Wheels (Option) Standard N/A
A/T (Option) Standard N/A
A/T Standard Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode (Option) Standard N/A
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
Steel Wheels (Option) Standard N/A
Steel Wheels Standard N/A
Turbocharged N/A Standard
Aluminum Wheels N/A Standard
8-Speed A/T N/A Standard
Exterior
Tires - Front All-Season Standard Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Standard
Temporary Spare Tire (Option) Standard N/A
Temporary Spare Tire N/A Standard
Interior
Climate Control Standard N/A
Multi-Zone A/C Standard N/A
A/C Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Floor Mats (Option) Standard N/A
Floor Mats Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard
Cloth Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Standard
Bucket Seats (Option) Standard N/A
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Privacy Glass (Option) Standard N/A
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Engine Immobilizer Standard N/A
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Leather Steering Wheel (Option) Standard N/A
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Keyless Start Standard N/A
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard
Heated Steering Wheel (Option) Standard N/A
Heated Steering Wheel Standard N/A
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror N/A Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror N/A Standard
Trip Computer N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Knee Air Bag Standard N/A
Automatic Headlights N/A Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors N/A Standard
Blind Spot Monitor N/A Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert N/A Standard
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