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Jeep Compass vs Saturn Vue

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

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2026 Jeep Compass

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2009 Saturn Vue

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Overview

SpecJeep CompassLatitudeSaturn VueXE
Selected trimLatitudeXE
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfour wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic4-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262009

Pricing & market

SpecJeep CompassLatitudeSaturn VueXE
MSRP$29,550$23,280 (best)
Lowest listing price$7,199 (best)—
Median listing price$28,413 (best)—
Highest listing price$40,700 (best)—
For sale now355 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecJeep CompassLatitudeSaturn VueXE
Combined MPG26 MPG (best)22 MPG
City MPG23 MPG (best)19 MPG
Highway MPG31 MPG (best)26 MPG
Fuel tank13.5 gal19 gal (best)

Performance

SpecJeep CompassLatitudeSaturn VueXE
Horsepower200 hp (best)169 hp
Torque221 lb-ft (best)161 lb-ft
Engine size2 L2.4 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecJeep CompassLatitudeSaturn VueXE
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors45 (best)
Cargo volume27.2 cu ft56.4 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity2,000 lbs (best)1,500 lbs
Payload—1,136 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,620 lbs (best)3,689 lbs
Ground clearance8.1 in (best)7.8 in
Wheelbase103.8 in106.6 in (best)
Length173.4 in180.1 in (best)
Width73.8 in (best)72.8 in
Height64.8 in67 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecJeep CompassLatitudeSaturn VueXE
NHTSA overall4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Rollover3 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)2

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.

TrimJeep CompassSaturn Vue
1

Latitude

$29,550 MSRP(Currently comparing)

XE

$23,280 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Latitude Altitude

$31,665 MSRP

XE

$25,955 MSRP

3

85th Anniversary Edition

$32,345 MSRP

XR

$25,395 MSRP

4

Limited

$33,560 MSRP

XR

$26,435 MSRP

5

Trailhawk

$34,060 MSRP

XR

$28,435 MSRP

6

Limited Altitude

$35,555 MSRP

Base

$28,160 MSRP

7—

Red Line

$28,935 MSRP

8—

Red Line

$30,935 MSRP

Live inventory

Jeep Compass vs Saturn Vue FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Jeep Compass or 2009 Saturn Vue?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Jeep Compass vs 2009 Saturn Vue on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 Jeep Compass or 2009 Saturn Vue?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2009 Saturn Vue starts lower at $23,280. Live Jeep Compass listings start at $7,199.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Jeep Compass or 2009 Saturn Vue?
The 2009 Saturn Vue leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (23,280).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Jeep Compass or 2009 Saturn Vue?
The 2009 Saturn Vue leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (28).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Jeep Compass or 2009 Saturn Vue?
The 2009 Saturn Vue leads on horsepower in this comparison (257).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Jeep Compass or 2009 Saturn Vue?
The 2009 Saturn Vue leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,500).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Jeep Compass vs 2009 Saturn Vue?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Jeep Compass (4/5 NHTSA overall).