Buick Encore vs Jeep Compass

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2022 Buick Encore

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2026 Jeep Compass

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Overview

Spec	Buick EncorePreferred	Jeep CompassLatitude
Selected trim	Preferred	Latitude
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	four wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2022	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Buick EncorePreferred	Jeep CompassLatitude
MSRP	$24,600 (best)	$29,550
Lowest listing price	—	$9,972 (best)
Median listing price	—	$30,495 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$38,657 (best)
For sale now	0	14 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Buick EncorePreferred	Jeep CompassLatitude
Combined MPG	27 MPG (best)	26 MPG
City MPG	24 MPG (best)	23 MPG
Highway MPG	32 MPG (best)	31 MPG
Fuel tank	14 gal (best)	13.5 gal

Performance

Spec	Buick EncorePreferred	Jeep CompassLatitude
Horsepower	155 hp	200 hp (best)
Torque	177 lb-ft	221 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	1.4 L	2 L (best)
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Buick EncorePreferred	Jeep CompassLatitude
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	5 (best)	4
Cargo volume	48.4 cu ft (best)	27.2 cu ft
Towing capacity	—	2,000 lbs (best)
Payload	1,018 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	3,237 lbs (best)	3,620 lbs
Ground clearance	6.2 in	8.1 in (best)
Wheelbase	100.6 in	103.8 in (best)
Length	168.4 in	173.4 in (best)
Width	70.1 in	73.8 in (best)
Height	65.3 in (best)	64.8 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Buick EncorePreferred	Jeep CompassLatitude
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★ (best)	4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side pole	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★ (best)	3 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Buick Encore	Jeep Compass
1	Preferred $24,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Latitude $29,550 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Preferred $25,220 MSRP	Latitude Altitude $31,665 MSRP
3	—	85th Anniversary Edition $32,345 MSRP
4	—	Limited $33,560 MSRP
5	—	Trailhawk $34,060 MSRP
6	—	Limited Altitude $35,555 MSRP