Jeep Compass vs. Subaru Forester Review

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Subaru Forester and the Jeep Compass most definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Jeep Compass and the Forester have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Forester. The Jeep Compass has no lessons to learn regarding torque from the Subaru Forester.

Utility
The Jeep Compass and the Subaru Forester can accommodate the same number of passengers. Towing is substantially more the Subaru Forester's forte than it is the Compass's.

Convenience
The Jeep Compass's fuel tank will need to be replenished a bit more often than the unit in the Subaru Forester.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Subaru Forester offers a bit more head room than the Jeep, there really isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Jeep Compass provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Subaru, there honestly isn't much of a difference.

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

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Jeep to the dealership as the Subaru Forester. Producing a precise gas mileage evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Jeep Compass is the winner as far as fuel economy. There honestly isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the Jeep Compass is a little more economical than the Subaru Forester. When it comes to MSRP, the Jeep Compass costs significantly less than the Subaru.

Warranty
The Subaru Forester and the Jeep Compass have the same basic warranty.