Jeep Compass vs. Nissan Xterra Review

Utility
Neither the Compass nor the Xterra has a marked advantage as far as seating capacity. The Nissan Xterra is likely a better choice than the Jeep as far as transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of suitcases or massive dogs. The Nissan outpulls the Jeep by a massive margin.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Nissan Xterra packs quite a wallop and will knock the Jeep Compass down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

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

Convenience
You'll definitely take the Jeep for a fill-up approximately as often as the Nissan Xterra.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Jeep Compass is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Nissan Xterra. In terms of gas mileage, the Jeep Compass beats the Nissan. In terms of gas mileage, the Jeep has the Nissan Xterra beat. As far as MSRP, the Jeep Compass costs significantly less than the Nissan Xterra. The Nissan Xterra will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Jeep.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Compass and the Nissan Xterra most definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Jeep Compass's engine is tremendously smaller than the Nissan Xterra's. Keep in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the other hand, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The Jeep Compass could learn a lesson or two from the Nissan Xterra with respect to torque.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Jeep offers a bit more head room than the Xterra, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Jeep Compass make it significantly more spacious for your passengers than the Nissan Xterra.

Overview
The Nissan Xterra and the Compass have the same basic warranty.