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Busy days and big adventures demand adaptable performance, and that’s exactly what you’ll find in the 2026 Jeep Compass. This compact Jeep SUV boasts 4x4 handling prowess and is driven by a turbocharged inline four-cylinder (I4) engine, delivering both responsive and confident handling across a wide range of conditions. See if the Compass engine has what your daily routine requires using this engine and towing specs guide created by the team at Wickstrom Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram.
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Every 2026 Jeep Compass is equipped with a 2.0L turbo I4 engine, delivering responsive power and drive-lengthening efficiency. It makes 200 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque, with maximum torque output at just 1,750 revolutions per minute (RPM). The Compass is rated to get up to 23 city MPG and 31 highway MPG, which gives it a combined city and highway driving range of 351 miles or a highway-only driving range of 432 miles.
A standard Selec-Terrain® system allows you to pick the ideal traction settings for the Compass using a dial. Standard modes include auto, snow, sand, and mud, and the Trailhawk® trim adds a rock mode.
What are the Jeep Compass engine specs?
The 2026 Jeep Compass is rated to tow up to 2,000 pounds. To support this towing capacity, the Compass Trailhawk offers a Trailer Tow Group package, which adds a Class III trailer hitch receiver and a four-pin wiring harness. This 2,000-pound capacity means the Compass is suited to tow a jet ski trailer, small fishing boat, small utility trailer, or small teardrop or A-frame camping trailer, depending on the combined weight of the trailer and onboard cargo.
While the 2.0L turbo I4 engine is standard with all five trim levels for the 2026 Jeep Compass, there are two different drivetrains available. Compass Latitude, Latitude Altitude, Limited, and Limited Altitude trims are equipped with the Jeep Active Drive 4x4 system with a disconnecting rear axle. The Trail Rated® Compass Trailhawk is exclusively paired with a Jeep Active Drive Low 4x4 drivetrain, which includes a disconnecting rear axle, four-low mode, and 20:1 crawl ratio for enhanced traction and handling over slick trail or off-road conditions.
What are the engine and drivetrain combinations for each Jeep Compass trim level?
| Engine & Drivetrain | 2.0L turbo I4 w/ Jeep Active Drive 4x4 | 2.0L turbo I4 w/ Jeep Active Drive Low 4x4 |
|---|---|---|
| Latitude | ✓ | |
| Latitude Altitude | ✓ | |
| Limited | ✓ | |
| Trailhawk | ✓ | |
| Limited Altitude | ✓ |
An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard with every Jeep Compass.
The 2.0L turbo engine in the Jeep Compass is designed to use regular unleaded fuel, and premium fuel is not required for optimal performance.
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