Volkswagen Tiguan (2016 – 2020) vs Jeep Compass (2016 – 2019): specs compared
The Volkswagen Tiguan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 190 hp against 180 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.7 s against 9.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 212 km/h against 200 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.0 L/100 km against 4.4 L/100 km. The Jeep Compass is the lighter car, from 1,430 kg against 1,490 kg. At 4,486 mm, the Volkswagen Tiguan is 92 mm longer than the Jeep Compass.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Tiguan
2016 – 2020
|
Jeep
Compass
2016 – 2019
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2020 | 2016 – 2019 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 10 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 115 – 190 hp | 120 – 182 hp |
| Torque | 200 – 400 Nm | 230 – 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 10.9 s | 9.3 – 10.7 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 212 km/h | 188 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.0 – 7.3 L/100 km | 4.4 – 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,486 mm | 4,394 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,646 – 1,654 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,677 mm | 2,637 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,490 – 1,750 kg | 1,430 – 1,619 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

