Jeep Compass — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Jeep's mid-size family SUV, offering robust styling, high comfort levels, and a comfortable ride with efficient engine options.
The Jeep Compass is a stylish mid-size SUV that appeals to buyers who want a raised driving position and flexible cabin space in a package that remains easy to park.
It features highly efficient petrol and diesel engines. The diesel version is highly popular with high-mileage drivers.
Real-world fuel economy is around 44 MPG for the diesel and 35 MPG for the petrol version in mixed driving.
TL;DR
35 MPG
Real-world petrol
44 MPG
Real-world diesel
60L
Tank capacity
£82.08
Full tank (petrol)
17.8p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Jeep Compass achieves an estimated 35 MPG (petrol) and 44 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 60-litre tank completely costs approximately £82.08 (petrol) or £85.26 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
35
Real-world MPG
Petrol
41.5
Official WLTP
Petrol
44
Real-world MPG
Diesel
51.4
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £888 | £734 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1315 | £1086 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1777 | £1468 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2665 | £2202 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3554 | £2936 |
| Full tank (60L) | £82.08 | £85.26 |
| Cost per mile | 17.8p | 14.7p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Compass compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Compass
Select Eco settings to smooth throttle responses.
Choose the front-wheel-drive (2WD) models if you do not require off-road capability, to save weight.
Anticipate road conditions to avoid heavy braking and preserve momentum.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Jeep Compass achieving ~35 MPG real-world, if you fill 48 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.80
Gross saving on fuel
£0.53
Cost of 3-mile detour
£4.27
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 27 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Jeep Compass?
The Jeep Compass achieves approximately 35 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 41.5 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 44 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Jeep Compass?
The Jeep Compass has a fuel tank of 60 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £82.08. Diesel costs approximately £85.26 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Jeep Compass?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Jeep Compass costs approximately £1315 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1777. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Jeep Compass?
In a Jeep Compass doing ~35 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 48-litre fill nets approximately £4.27 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 27 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Jeep Compass cost per mile in fuel?
The Jeep Compass costs approximately 17.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £5.34 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Jeep Compass?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Jeep Compass is 41.5 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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