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Jeep Compass vs Volkswagen Taos

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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2026 Volkswagen Taos

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Overview

SpecJeep CompassLatitudeVolkswagen TaosS
Selected trimLatitudeS
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfour wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecJeep CompassLatitudeVolkswagen TaosS
MSRP$29,550$26,500 (best)
Lowest listing price$9,972 (best)—
Median listing price$30,495 (best)—
Highest listing price$38,657 (best)—
For sale now14 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecJeep CompassLatitudeVolkswagen TaosS
Combined MPG26 MPG31 MPG (best)
City MPG23 MPG28 MPG (best)
Highway MPG31 MPG36 MPG (best)
Fuel tank13.5 gal (best)13.2 gal

Performance

SpecJeep CompassLatitudeVolkswagen TaosS
Horsepower200 hp (best)174 hp
Torque221 lb-ft (best)184 lb-ft
Engine size2 L (best)1.5 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecJeep CompassLatitudeVolkswagen TaosS
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume27.2 cu ft65.9 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity2,000 lbs (best)—
Payload—937 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,620 lbs3,201 lbs (best)
Ground clearance8.1 in (best)6.5 in
Wheelbase103.8 in105.9 in (best)
Length173.4 in175.9 in (best)
Width73.8 in (best)72.5 in
Height64.8 in (best)64.5 in

Safety & recalls

SpecJeep CompassLatitudeVolkswagen TaosS
NHTSA overall4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side pole5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Rollover3 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone 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.

TrimJeep CompassVolkswagen Taos
1

Latitude

$29,550 MSRP(Currently comparing)

S

$26,500 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Latitude Altitude

$31,665 MSRP

S

$28,200 MSRP

3

85th Anniversary Edition

$32,345 MSRP

SE

$29,260 MSRP

4

Limited

$33,560 MSRP

SE

$30,960 MSRP

5

Trailhawk

$34,060 MSRP

SE Black

$31,510 MSRP

6

Limited Altitude

$35,555 MSRP

SE Black

$33,210 MSRP

7—

SEL

$35,900 MSRP

Live inventory

Jeep Compass14 for sale

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