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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs

Drivetrain
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions



Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Engine 2.4-Liter DOHC 16-Valve I-4 with Dual VVT 2.0-Liter DOHC 16-Valve I-4 with Dual VVT World Engine
Availability Standard Optional - 2WD Compass Spor
Type and Description Four-cylinder inline, tuned intake manifold with Electronic Active Charge Motion Control valves dual counter-rotating balance shafts Four-cylinder inline, tuned intake manifold with electronic Active Charge Motion Control valves, dual counter-rotating balance shafts
Displacement 144 cu. in. (2360 cu. cm) 121.9 cu. in. (1998 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 3.46 x 3.82 (88 x 97) 3.39 x 3.39 (86 x 86)
Valve System Chain-driven DOHC, 16 valves, electronically controlled dual VVT, direct-acting shimless mechanical bucket tappets Chain-driven DOHC, 16 valves, electronically controlled dual VVT, direct-acting shimless mechanical bucket tappets
Fuel Injection Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
Construction High-pressure die-cast aluminum block with dry iron liners, cast-aluminum cylinder head, cast-aluminum ladder frame, forged steel crankshaft High-pressure die-cast aluminum block with dry iron liners, cast-aluminum cylinder head, cast-aluminum ladder frame, forged steel crankshaft
Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.5:1
Power (SAE net) 172 bhp (129 kW) @ 6,000 rpm (72 bhp/liter) 158 bhp (117 kW) @ 6,400 rpm (79 bhp/liter)
Torque (SAE net) 165 lb.-ft. (222 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm 141 lb.-ft. (191 N•m) @ 5,000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 6,500 rpm (electronically limited) 6,750 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity 5.0 qt. (4.7L) SAE 5W/20 5.0 qt. (4.7L) SAE 5W/20
Coolant Capacity 7.2 qt. (6.8L) 7.2 qt. (6.8L)
Emission Controls Single catalytic converter, FWD, Dual catalytic converter, 4WD Dual heated oxygen sensors and engine features Single catalytic converter, dual heated oxygen sensors and engine features
Smog-forming Pollution 0.9 g/mile (0.56 g/km)(c) 0.9 g/mile (0.56 g/km)(c)
Maximum Gross Trailer Weight 1000 lbs. (450 kg)  
2000 lbs. (900 kg) with Trailer Tow Group
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) 23/28 - 2WD with 5-speed manual transaxle 23/27 — 2WD CVT2
21/25 - 2WD with CVT2
22/27 - 4WD with 5-speed manual transaxle
21/24 - 4WD with CVT2
(a) NMOG + NOx emission limits under ULEV II and Tier 2, Bin 5 emission requirements.
(b) NMOG + NOx emission limits under ULEV II and Tier 2, Bin 5 emission requirements.

Transmission Manual Magna Driveline T355 5-Speed
Availability Standard
Description 5-speed, overdrive, synchronized in all forward ratios, cable-operated, 3-plane shifter
Gear Ratios 
     1st 3.77
     2nd 2.16
     3rd 1.41
     4th 1.026
     5th 0.72
   Reverse 3.417
Final Drive Ratio 4.12
Overall Top Gear 3.34
Transmission Automatic Jatco Model CVT2 with Auto Stick
Availability Optional
Description Continuously variable ratio, lockup torque converter, electronic controls
Gear Ratios 
Forward 2.349:1 to 0.394:1 continuously variable
Reverse 1.762:1
Final Drive Ratio 6.12:1
Overall Top Gear Ratio 2.411
Effective Maximum Low Gear Ratio Standard with CVT2

Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Four-wheel Drive
Availability Standard Optional
Differential Open Electronically Controlled Coupling (ECC) with four-wheel-drive lock
Operating Mode   Open

Electrical System 2009 Jeep Compass
Availability 120-amp
Battery 525 CCA, maintenance-free

Dimensions & Capacities(a) 2009 Jeep Compass
Wheelbase 103.7 (2635)
Track Front 59.8 (1520)
Rear 59.8 (1520)
Overall Length 173.4 (4404.8)
Overall Width 69.3 (1760.7)
Overall Height 65.2 (1631.7)
Overhang Front 34.5 (877.0)
Rear 35.2 (892.8)
Approach Angle with P215/60/R17 Tire 20.1°
Breakover Angle with P215/60/R17 Tire 20.3°
Departure Angle with P215/60/R17 Tire 31.4°
Ground Clearance with P215/60/R17 Tire 8.1 (206.7)
Approach Angle with P215/65/R17 Tire 20.6°
Breakover Angle with P215/65/R17 Tire 21.0°
Departure Angle with P215/65/R17 Tire 32.2°
Ground Clearance with P215/65/R17 Tire 8.4 (213.7)
Aero (CdA) 2WD 10.6
4WD 10.7
Curb Weight, lbs., Estimated Sport 2WD 3071 (1404)
Sport 3223—(1462)
Limited 2WD 3177 (1450)
Limited 4WD 3329 (1520)
Weight Distribution, percent F/R 2WD 57/43—2WD
4WD 56/44—4WD
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (L) 2WD 13.6 (51.5)
4WD 13.5 (51.1)

Accomodations Front Row Rear Row
Seating Capacity 2 3
Head Room without Sun Roof 40.7 (1033.7) 39.9 (1013.8)
Leg room 40.6 (1032.1) 39.4 (999.7)
Knee Clearance   1.7 (44.1)
Shoulder room 54.6 (1387.0) 54.0 (1371.9)
Hip room   51.0 (1294.5)
Seat Travel, Driver/Passenger Driver - 10.2 (260);  
Passenger - 10.2 (260)
Recliner Angle Range Driver - up to 88°  
Passenger - 76° fold-flat/88° non-fold-flat  
SAE Volume 52.2 (1.478) 49.1 (1.391)

Cargo Volume 2009 Jeep Compass
SAE Interior Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) 101.3 (2.87)
Cargo Volume Indexes Rear Seats Up, cu. ft. (cu. m) 22.7 (0.643)
Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m) 53.6 (1.519)
EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m) 124 (3.512)
Liftover Height 30.5 (773.6)
Cargo Volume with Front Passenger Front Passenger Seat and Rear Seat Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m) 60.7 (1.719)
Minimum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening 38.5 (976)
Minimum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening 25.0 (634)
Maximum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening 45.3 (1150)
Maximum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening 26.7 (681)
Distance Between Wheelhouse Interior Trim 38.0 (966)

Body and Chasssis 2009 Jeep Compass
Layout Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive or four-wheel driv
Construction Unitized steel body

Suspension 2009 Jeep Compass
Front Independent MacPherson strut, coil spring over gas-charged shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Rear Multi-link independent with coil springs, link-type stabilizer bar, gas-charged shock absorbers

Steering 2009 Jeep Compass
Type Rack-and-pinion with hydraulic power assist
Overall Ratio 16.4:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) 17-in. wheels and tires 35.6 ft. (10.8 m)
18-in. wheels and tires 37.2 ft. (11.3 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) 17-in. wheels and tires 2.88
18-in. wheels and tires 2.76

Wheels Sport Limited Limited
Availability Standard Standard Optional
Type and Material Machined-face aluminum Machined-face aluminum Chrome-clad aluminum
Size 17 x 6.5 18 x 7.0 18 x 7.0

Tires Sport Sport Limited
Availability Standard Optional Standard
Size and Type P215/60R17 BSW All-season Touring P215/65R17 outlined white letter (OWL) All-terrain P215/55R18 All-season Performance
Manufacturer and Model Firestone Affinity S3 Goodyear Wrangler GTA 03 Firestone Firehawk GTA 03
Revs per Mile (km) 760 (472) 743 (462) 765 (476)

Brakes   2009 Jeep Compass
Availability  
Standard on 4x2 Sport
Front Size and Type
11.5 x 1.0 in. (294 x 26 mm) vented disc with 2.2 in. (57 mm) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area
223.52 sq. in. (1442.12 sq. cm)
Rear Size and Type
9.0 x 1.38 in. (229 x 35) drums
Swept Area
78.1 sq. in. (503.6 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type
10-in. (254-mm) single-diaphragm vacuum
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Standard
Electronic Stability Program
Standard
Availability  
Standard on 4x4 Sport and Limited, optional on 4x2
Front Size and Type
11.5 x 1.0 in. (294 x 26 mm) vented disc with 2.2 in. (57 mm) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area
223.52 sq. in. (1442.12 sq. cm)
Rear Size and Type
10.3 x 0.39 in. (262 x 10) solid disc with 1.4 in. (35 mm) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area
138.64 sq. in. (894.6 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type
10-in. (254-mm) single-diaphragm vacuum
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Standard
Electronic Stability Program
Standard

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