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Jeep Compass vs. Suzuki Grand Vitara Review

How the Jeep Compass stacks up against the Suzuki Grand Vitara - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 Jeep Compass
Price Range: $18,465 - $24,575
2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Price Range: $18,799 - $26,599
Jeep Compass vs. Suzuki Grand Vitara Review

Handling
With their similar turning radiuses, the Compass and the Grand Vitara most certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Suzuki Grand Vitara's engine isn't much more massive than the Compass's. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Jeep isn't much more powerful than the Suzuki Grand Vitara.

Utility
Neither the Suzuki Grand Vitara nor the Jeep Compass has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity. Towing is substantially more the Suzuki Grand Vitara's forte than it is the Jeep Compass's.

Convenience
You'll most definitely take the Jeep Compass for a fill-up about as often as the Suzuki Grand Vitara.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Jeep Compass offers a bit more head room than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Jeep Compass make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the Suzuki Grand Vitara.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Grand Vitara than the Jeep Compass because of its bigger tank. The Jeep Compass and the Suzuki Grand Vitara 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. The Jeep Compass is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. The Suzuki Grand Vitara will tax your gasoline budget considerably more than the Compass will. With respect to fuel economy, the Jeep Compass and the Suzuki don't differ much. The Suzuki isn't much pricier than the Jeep Compass with respect to MSRP.

Overview
The Jeep Compass and the Suzuki Grand Vitara have the same basic warranty.

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