Engine: 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4

Engine Options: 172-hp 2.4-liter inline-4

Transmission: Continuously Variable Transaxle

Transmission Options: 5-speed manual; Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT2); CVT2 with Autostick

Standard Safety Equipment: multi-stage frontal airbags, curtain airbags; electronic stability control with anti-roll mitigation, ABS with brake assist

Optional Safety Equipment: front side-impact airbags ($250)

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Belvidere, Illinois

Model Tested: Jeep Compass Limited 4WD ($21,180)

Standard Equipment: heated leather bucket seats with driver lumbar support, fold-flat front passenger seat, reclining rear seats, AM/FM/CD, air conditioning, speed-sensitive power steering, remote keyless entry, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, roof rails, rear window defroster, cruise control, vehicle information center, halogen headlamps, fog lamps, 18-inch aluminum wheels

Options as Tested: CVT2 with Autostick ($1150); Driver Convenience Group ($425)

Destination Charge: 560

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: four-wheel drive

Horsepower: 172 @ 6000

Torque: 165 @ 4400

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway:

Wheelbase: 103.7 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 173.4/69.3/65.2 inches

Track Front/Rear: 59.8/59.8 inches

Turning Cycle: 37.2 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 40.7/52.3/40.6 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 39.9/51.0/39.4 inches

Trunk Volume: 53.6 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson strut

Ground Clearance: 8.4 inches

Curb Weight: 3329 pounds

Towing Capacity: 2000 pounds

Tires:

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS Brake Assist, Brake Traction Control

Fuel Capacity: 13.5 Gallons