Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Jeep Compass 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 substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the FJ Cruiser. Producing an exact fuel economy 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 when it comes to fuel economy. Regarding fuel economy, the Jeep has the Toyota FJ Cruiser beat. The Toyota isn't much pricier than the Jeep Compass in terms of MSRP. The Toyota FJ Cruiser will cost you a lots_of_money in gasoline every year compared to the Jeep Compass.

Utility
The Toyota FJ Cruiser and the Jeep Compass can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a better choice than the Jeep Compass as far as hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of gear or big pets. Towing is considerably more the FJ Cruiser's forte than it is the Jeep Compass's.

Convenience
The Toyota FJ Cruiser's fuel tank will need to be replenished a tad more often than the unit in the Jeep Compass.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota FJ Cruiser offers a bit more head room than the Jeep Compass, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Jeep Compass make it significantly roomier for your passengers than the FJ Cruiser.

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

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Toyota FJ Cruiser packs quite a punch and will knock the Jeep Compass down a few rungs. On the flip side, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Jeep Compass is quite certainly more agile than the FJ Cruiser, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Compass's engine is tremendously smaller than the Toyota FJ Cruiser's. Bear in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; however, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The FJ Cruiser packs quite a punch compared to the Jeep Compass in terms of torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Warranty
The Jeep Compass and the Toyota FJ Cruiser have the same basic after-sale protection.