Against 381 other 4-cyl cars rated 2024–2026, the Compass sits right on their 26.3 mpg average.
Every Jeep Compass engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 23.4 / 30 | 2007–2026 | $1,488 | |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 22.8 / 29.7 | 2008–2022 | $1,518 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota RAV4 gets 37.5 mpg, the Honda CR-V 35 mpg and the Honda Pilot 22 mpg, next to 26 mpg for the 2026 Compass.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2026) | $0.123 |
| Fuel per year | $1,477 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,385 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2024–2026 | +$17 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,450 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Jeep Compass gives up 8 mpg in town: 31 on the highway against 23 in the city, $431 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 23 mpg | $1,670 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 31 mpg | $1,239 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (35%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Compass changed over the years
The Compass peaked in 2025 at 27 mpg (24 city, 32 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2007 at 24 — 3 mpg apart, or $178 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 26.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 / 31 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2025 | 24 / 32 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2024 | 24 / 32 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2023 | 24 / 32 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2022 | 22 / 30 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2021 | 22 / 30 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2020 | 23 / 32 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2019 | 23 / 32 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2018 | 23 / 32 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2017 | 23 / 32 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2016 | 23 / 28 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2015 | 23 / 30 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2014 | 23 / 28 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2013 | 23 / 28 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2012 | 23 / 29 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2011 | 23 / 28 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2010 | 23 / 27 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2009 | 23 / 28 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2008 | 23 / 28 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2007 | 23 / 27 | 1 | $1,600 |
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How we count
This page rests on 20 EPA ratings of the Jeep Compass — 2 engines across 2007–2026. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,450. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2026 Jeep Compass get?
26 mpg combined, 23 city and 31 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2007 the Compass has averaged 25.5 mpg.
Is the 2026 Compass more efficient than the 2025?
No: 26 against 27 mpg combined, about $55 a year more to run.
Which Compass year has the best gas mileage?
The 2025, at 27 mpg combined (24 city, 32 highway).
Does the Compass get better gas mileage than the Toyota RAV4?
No: 26 mpg for the 2026 Compass against 37.5 for the 2026 Toyota RAV4, about $453 a year more to run.
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