2022 Jeep Compass vs 2021 Nissan Kicks
Overview | |
MSRP$19,600 | MSRP$26,785 |
Listings165 | Listings148 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 |
2021 Nissan Kicks Reviews SummaryIt’s been only three years since the Nissan Kicks made its way to North America, but it’s been available across the globe for longer. Originally designed as a cute get-around that looked good from the sidewalk to passersby while delivering just enough power, the refreshed 2021 Kicks continues to check those boxes, now with more features. | |
2022 Jeep Compass Reviews SummaryJeep now considers itself a premium brand. That means it prices its vehicles a little higher than the equivalents offered by mainstream nameplates but still below the traditional luxury marques. In exchange for this price premium, Jeep offers class-leading off-road capabilities, admission into “the club” of Jeep owners, and, with some of its models, high-end trim levels loaded with upscale materials, finishes, and features. This year, Jeep improves the 2022 Compass in an effort to better qualify it as a premium entry. Based on a week spent in the ritzy Compass Trailhawk Elite, we think the SUV is better it was than before. But does it meet the expected standard? Not quite. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.6L 122 hp I4 | Engine2.4L 177 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower177 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City31 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.6L 122 hp I4 | Engine Name2.4L 177 hp I4 |
Torque114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque172 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm |
Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower177 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City31 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space25.3 cu ft | Cargo Space27.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight2682 lbs | Curb Weight3184 lbs |
Height63.3 in | Height64.6 in |
Length169.1 in | Length173.4 in |
Width69.3 in | Width80.0 in |
Wheelbase103.1 in | Wheelbase103.8 in |
Maximum Payload978 lbs | Maximum Payload1216 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $19,600 | $26,785 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.7 out of 10Read full review | 6.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | It’s been only three years since the Nissan Kicks made its way to North America, but it’s been available across the globe for longer. Originally designed as a cute get-around that looked good from the sidewalk to passersby while delivering just enough power, the refreshed 2021 Kicks continues to check those boxes, now with more features. | Jeep now considers itself a premium brand. That means it prices its vehicles a little higher than the equivalents offered by mainstream nameplates but still below the traditional luxury marques. In exchange for this price premium, Jeep offers class-leading off-road capabilities, admission into “the club” of Jeep owners, and, with some of its models, high-end trim levels loaded with upscale materials, finishes, and features. This year, Jeep improves the 2022 Compass in an effort to better qualify it as a premium entry. Based on a week spent in the ritzy Compass Trailhawk Elite, we think the SUV is better it was than before. But does it meet the expected standard? Not quite. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.6L 122 hp I4 | 2.4L 177 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm | 177 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 31 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.6L 122 hp I4 | 2.4L 177 hp I4 |
Torque | 114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 172 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm |
Horsepower | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm | 177 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 31 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 25.3 cu ft | 27.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2682 lbs | 3184 lbs |
Height | 63.3 in | 64.6 in |
Length | 169.1 in | 173.4 in |
Width | 69.3 in | 80.0 in |
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 978 lbs | 1216 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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