2025 Jeep Compass vs. 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Review

Picture of the 2025 Jeep Compass

2025 Jeep
Compass

MSRP*: $25,900 to $32,395
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

2024 Toyota
Grand Highlander

MSRP*: $43,320 to $53,795
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MPG - City 24 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 MPG 26 - 28 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 59.8 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 200-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 200 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 173.4 in 201.4 in
Exterior Width 73.8 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.8 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 39.2 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Grand Highlander than in the Jeep Compass, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Toyota Grand Highlander will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Jeep Compass.

Convenience
The Toyota Grand Highlander requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Jeep Compass, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Jeep Compass is a better financial choice over the Toyota Grand Highlander, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Jeep Compass is much slimmer than the Toyota Grand Highlander, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Jeep Compass, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Handling
The Jeep Compass has a smaller turning radius than the Toyota Grand Highlander, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Grand Highlander is clearly the choice over the Jeep Compass for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Jeep Compass has a lot less horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Powertrain
The Jeep Compass has much lower torque than the Toyota Grand Highlander, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Jeep Compass seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Grand Highlander. The Jeep Compass has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Grand Highlander.