Jeep Compass vs Volkswagen Tiguan

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 Tiguan

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Overview

Spec	Jeep CompassLatitude	Volkswagen TiguanS
Selected trim	Latitude	S
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	four wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Jeep CompassLatitude	Volkswagen TiguanS
MSRP	$29,550 (best)	$30,805
Lowest listing price	$9,972 (best)	$14,799
Median listing price	$30,495	$14,799 (best)
Highest listing price	$38,657	$14,799 (best)
For sale now	14 (best)	1

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Jeep CompassLatitude	Volkswagen TiguanS
Combined MPG	26 MPG	29 MPG (best)
City MPG	23 MPG	26 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	31 MPG	34 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	13.5 gal	14.5 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Jeep CompassLatitude	Volkswagen TiguanS
Horsepower	200 hp	201 hp (best)
Torque	221 lb-ft (best)	207 lb-ft
Engine size	2 L	2 L
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Jeep CompassLatitude	Volkswagen TiguanS
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	27.2 cu ft	69.8 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	2,000 lbs (best)	1,500 lbs
Payload	—	959 lbs (best)
Curb weight	3,620 lbs	3,563 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	8.1 in (best)	6.6 in
Wheelbase	103.8 in	109.9 in (best)
Length	173.4 in	184.4 in (best)
Width	73.8 in (best)	73 in
Height	64.8 in	66.1 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Jeep CompassLatitude	Volkswagen TiguanS
NHTSA overall	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side pole	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Rollover	3 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★ (best)
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	Jeep Compass	Volkswagen Tiguan
1	Latitude $29,550 MSRP(Currently comparing)	S $30,805 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Latitude Altitude $31,665 MSRP	S $32,305 MSRP
3	85th Anniversary Edition $32,345 MSRP	SE $33,605 MSRP
4	Limited $33,560 MSRP	SE $35,105 MSRP
5	Trailhawk $34,060 MSRP	SE R-Line Black $37,245 MSRP
6	Limited Altitude $35,555 MSRP	SE R-Line Black $38,745 MSRP
7	—	SEL R-Line Turbo $43,085 MSRP

Trim

Jeep Compass

Volkswagen Tiguan

Latitude

$29,550 MSRP(Currently comparing)

$30,805 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Latitude Altitude

$31,665 MSRP

$32,305 MSRP

85th Anniversary Edition

$32,345 MSRP

$33,605 MSRP