Compare SUVs: Toyota 4Runner vs Jeep Compass

Seating

The standard configuration for both the 4Runner and Compass allows as many as five people to enjoy the ride to Salt Lake City. But 4Runner has a trick hidden up its sleeve, with its available third row of seating to accommodate up to seven people. When it comes to luxury, both start with cloth seats and upgrade to leather upholstery for a first-class experience. The 4Runner comes with a standard power-adjustable driver's seat, while the Compass only offers that luxury on its top trim. Advantage goes to the Toyota 4Runner.

Engine Options

Whether you are cruising the streets of Riverdale or tracts of land across Kaysville, you want an SUV that provides plenty of pop. The 4Runner gets its energy from the 4.0-Liter V6 engine, a 270-horsepower powerhouse that comes matched with a reliable five-speed automatic. The Jeep Compass pales in comparison when you consider its 2.4-liter inline-four churns out 180-horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque. It is paired up with a six-speed automatic transmission. This advantage goes to the Toyota Runner.

Fuel Efficiency

The 4Runner gives you an EPA-estimated 16 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the highway, out of a 23-gallon fuel tank. The Jeep Compass, on the other hand, has a 13.5-gallon tank with earns you an EPA-estimated 22 in the city and 31 on the highway. The Jeep Compass gets the edge in fuel economy.

Size and Space

As the road gets longer, you want to make sure your passengers are as comfortable as they can be. You and your co-pilot can stretch out in the front of the 4Runner, with 41.7 inches of legroom, which surpasses the 40.3 of the Compass. While the Compass gives you 38.6 inches to extend in the rear seat, compared to 32.9 inches in the 4Runner. The comparison is a wash in this case. The difference lies in the available cargo room of these two SUVs. Any way you slice it, the Toyota 4Runner offers nearly twice as much storage than the Compass. The advantage goes to the 4Runner.

Infotainment

The right infotainment system can go a long way to make a road trip seem like a drive around the block. The 4Runner comes well-equipped with the technology to keep everyone entertained on the road. Both the 4Runner and Compass give drivers Apple, Android, and Bluetooth integration with your smartphone. The 4Runner goes a step further with the available Toyota+Alexa app to help you find your parking spot, control your other devices, and, of course, play music. You also get voice recognition, Satellite and HD radio, all standard, through an eight-inch touchscreen, larger than the Compass base system. The 4Runner gets the advantage.

Safety

Nothing gives you more confidence on the road, than knowing you are protected by your SUV. The Jeep Compass comes equipped with the Safety and Security Group of driver-assist features. Though it only comes with a standard rearview camera, it provides a host of other technology as costly upgrades. The 4Runner comes with the Toyota SafetySense P system, with forwarding collision warning, pedestrian detection, and plenty more features that look out for you. Based on the standard list of safety features, the Toyota 4Runner gets the edge.

SUV Comparison At-a-Glance

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There are so many more areas the Toyota 4Runner excels over the Jeep Compass. You'll find it is an exceptional off-roader that is more than capable of conquering the streets, as well. Tony Divino Toyota knows you have plenty of choices for your next SUV. Visit our team to see why that choice should be the new Toyota 4Runner.