2024 Jeep Compass vs. 2024 Mazda CX-5 Review

Picture of the 2024 Jeep Compass

2024 Jeep
Compass

MSRP*: $25,900 to $33,895
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Picture of the 2024 Mazda CX-5

2024 Mazda
CX-5

MSRP*: $29,300 to $40,600
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MPG - City 24 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 MPG 27 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 59.8 ft3 59.3 ft3
Engine
  • 200-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 200 hp 187 - 227 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 173.4 in 180.1 in
Exterior Width 73.8 in 72.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.8 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.6 in
Head Room Front 39.2 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 39.3 - 39.7 in
Rear 39.0 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 Mazda CX-5 than in the Jeep Compass, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Jeep Compass and the Mazda CX-5.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Jeep Compass as you will with the Mazda CX-5, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Jeep Compass will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mazda CX-5.

Dimensions
The Jeep Compass is a little wider than the Mazda CX-5, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. The Jeep Compass is slightly shorter than the Mazda CX-5, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Jeep Compass has the same turning radius as the Mazda CX-5, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Jeep Compass will do just as well as the Mazda CX-5, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Jeep Compass has a little more horsepower than the Mazda CX-5.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Jeep Compass transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Mazda CX-5.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Jeep Compass and the Mazda CX-5. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Jeep Compass as you will in the Mazda CX-5.