Jeep Compass vs. Dodge Nitro Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Jeep Compass is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Dodge. The Dodge Nitro guzzles a lot of gasoline compared to the Compass. With respect to MSRP, the Nitro doesn't cost much less than the Jeep Compass. The Jeep Compass will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Dodge Nitro.

Utility
Neither the Jeep Compass nor the Dodge Nitro has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity. The Dodge Nitro is likely a better choice than the Jeep with respect to transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of luggage or large dogs. Towing is considerably more the Dodge Nitro's forte than it is the Jeep Compass's.

Convenience
You definitely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Jeep Compass than with the Dodge Nitro, because both offer comparable mileage ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Jeep offers a bit more head room than the Dodge Nitro, there really isn't much of a difference. The Jeep Compass is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Dodge Nitro.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Nitro than the Jeep because of its bigger tank. The Compass and the Dodge Nitro compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Jeep Compass and the Dodge Nitro quite certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Nitro's engine is tremendously larger than the Jeep Compass's. Remember that larger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge Nitro will have picked up and gone by the time the Jeep Compass finally gets moving. The Jeep Compass could learn a lesson or two from the Dodge Nitro regarding pickup.

Warranty
The Dodge Nitro and the Jeep Compass have the same basic warranty.