About the Jeep Compass
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 Jeep Compass is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $26,500 for the Sport variant and topping out at $34,500 for the JET.
There are 3 variants of the Compass available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2012.
Engine options include 2.4L multi-point injection (125kW/220Nm) and 2.0L multi-point injection (115kW/190Nm). All variants feature 5-speed manual transmission. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2012 Compass was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
2012 Jeep Compass Price
Jet
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $34,500 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $26,500 |
| 2.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $28,500 |
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $28,500 |
| 2.4L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $30,500 |
Limited
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $34,000 |
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2012 Jeep Compass Specs
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2012 Jeep Compass Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 Jeep Compass Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Jeep Compass
The most fuel efficient Jeep Compass is the Sport with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 7.6L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Jeep Compass that uses the most amount of fuel is the Limited with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.4L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 8.6L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Jeep Compass variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Jeep Compass | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 8.6 L/100km |
2012 Jeep Compass Warranty
What is the warranty on a Jeep Compass?
The Jeep Compass offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Jeep Compass FAQs
The cheapest Jeep Compass is the Sport that starts from $26,500.
The most expensive Jeep Compass is the Jet that starts from $34,500.
The best towing capacity of a Jeep Compass is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Sport, Limited and Jet.
The largest Jeep Compass is the Sport which measures 1810mm wide, 4448mm in length and sits 1718mm tall.
The most powerful Jeep Compass is the Sport which has 125kW of power from its 2.4L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Jeep Compass is built in USA and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Jeep Compass is the Sport which weighs 2010 kg (kerb weight).
The Jeep Compass uses unleaded.