Lucas Jeep Chrysler Dodge RAM
2027 Jeep Compass • Lucas CDJR
Two five-seat Jeeps with different footprints, cargo room and powertrains.
The 2027 Jeep Compass and Jeep Cherokee in South Jersey both give you five seats and standard 4×4. Compass is the shorter, lower-priced choice. Cherokee has a hybrid powertrain, more cargo room and a higher tow rating. The choice is between saving space in the driveway and gaining space behind the rear seat.
Key Numbers
| Measurement | 2027 Compass | 2027 Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.4 in, Latitude Altitude | 188.1 in |
| Cargo behind the rear seats | 27.2 cu ft, Latitude Altitude | 33.6 cu ft |
| Maximum cargo | 59.8 cu ft | 68.3 cu ft |
| Maximum towing | 2,000 lb when properly equipped | Up to 3,500 lb when properly equipped |
The 14.7-inch difference in length makes Compass the more compact fit when parking space is tight. Cherokee gives that footprint back as usable room and a higher trailer rating. A Cherry Hill household that needs one rear row and hauls groceries has different needs from a Toms River household that frequently carries a loaded trailer to a Shore ramp.
| Item | Compass | Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L turbo gasoline four-cylinder | 1.6L turbo hybrid |
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 210 hp combined |
| Fuel economy | 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined mpg, EPA | 39 city / 35 highway / 37 combined mpg, Limited 4×4 |
The Compass has an eight-speed automatic and uses regular gasoline. The Cherokee hybrid also refuels at a pump. Its system recovers energy during deceleration and uses it in the hybrid powertrain. The Cherokee mileage above is from a Limited 4×4 label; it is not a rating for every Cherokee trim.
For driving along Route 130 with frequent stops, the city figures are a useful distinction. The Compass specifications detail its powertrain, clearance and cargo dimensions. The Cherokee specs cover that Jeep separately.
Compass starts at $29,990 for Latitude and Cherokee starts at $35,130 for the base Cherokee. That is a $5,140 gap before destination, options, tax, title, registration and fees. Heated front seats and remote start come on Latitude. Cherokee’s larger body and hybrid powertrain are part of the base model.
Compass wins on footprint and entry price. It needs less room lengthwise in a garage or parking space, and 27.2 cubic feet behind the rear seat in Latitude Altitude is useful for households that mainly carry daily bags or groceries. Compass also offers the Trailhawk trim with Active Drive Low and skid plates for rough ground.
Cherokee wins on cargo volume, available towing capacity and the fuel economy shown by its Limited 4×4 label. The difference shows up when a weekend bag or cooler needs to stay in the back with every passenger seat in use. A household in Burlington, Trenton or Manahawkin that frequently packs the rear may use that difference on every trip. Near the Delaware River access points in Burlington and Trenton, the extra trailer rating matters if the loaded boat trailer exceeds the Compass limit.
Compass is the fit when the garage space and purchase price matter more than the extra cargo area. Cherokee makes sense for drivers who routinely fill the cargo area with the second row occupied or need its higher properly equipped tow rating. Both have standard four-wheel drive and a two-row cabin. Jeep’s basic limited warranty runs 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Lucas Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram is at 1624 NJ-38, Lumberton Township, NJ 08048. Compare Compass inventory with Cherokee inventory or contact the dealership at (609) 354-5619. Our Compass trim guide shows the equipment and price differences within the smaller model.
Both seat five people in two rows. The Cherokee’s longer body adds room behind the second row, so the extra length makes sense for passengers who travel with more bags. The shorter Compass is easier to fit lengthwise in the same garage.
Use the volume behind the second row. The larger maximum volume for each Jeep requires folding that row, which gives up those seats. That makes the behind-seat figure the useful one for comparing how much luggage fits with a full car.
No. The Cherokee hybrid uses gasoline and recharges its battery as it drives, including when the vehicle recovers energy during deceleration. A household can park it in the same place as a gasoline Compass without adding an outlet or a charging routine.
A factory option package adds its own price to the trim’s base MSRP. The amount varies with the equipment installed on that vehicle. Destination, tax, title, registration and dealer fees also affect the final price of a particular Compass or Cherokee.
No. The loaded trailer has its own limit, and the hitch also carries the weight pressing down on it. For the Compass with the specified engine, transmission and four-wheel drive, Jeep lists a separate maximum tongue weight of 200 pounds.
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