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Jeep Compass vs. Hyundai Tucson Review

How the Jeep Compass stacks up against the Hyundai Tucson - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Jeep Compass
Price Range: $18,465 - $25,135
2009 Hyundai Tucson
Price Range: $18,070 - $25,645
Jeep Compass vs. Hyundai Tucson Review

Utility
The Hyundai Tucson and the Jeep Compass can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Jeep outpulls the Hyundai Tucson by a large margin.

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

Convenience
You quite certainly won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Jeep Compass than with the Hyundai Tucson, because both offer similar ranges.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Jeep Compass is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Hyundai Tucson. The Jeep Compass will save you money at the pump compared to the Hyundai. With respect to gas mileage, the Jeep Compass has the Hyundai Tucson beat. The Jeep isn't much less expensive than the Tucson with respect to MSRP.

Drivetrain
The Hyundai's engine is significantly smaller than the Compass's. Bear in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the other hand, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Jeep Compass is significantly more powerful than the Hyundai Tucson.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Jeep Compass offers a bit more head room than the Hyundai Tucson, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Jeep Compass make it considerably roomier for your passengers than the Hyundai.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Jeep Compass isn't quite as generous as the Hyundai Tucson's.

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