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Jeep Compass vs BMW X3 comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 398 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 51,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Compass or BMW X3?

Jeep Compass vs BMW X3: Key differences

Jeep Compass

2.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • moderately lighter

BMW X3

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Compass

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Jeep Compass is substantially cheaper – starting at 34,200 £ , while the BMW X3 costs 51,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,057 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X3 uses 2.8 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Jeep Compass with 3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Jeep Compass offers substantially more range – reaching up to 500 km, about 412 km more than the BMW X3.

X3

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X3 offers clearly more power – delivering 398 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 173 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Jeep Compass takes 8 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW X3 is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Jeep Compass tops out at 188 km/h. The difference is around 62 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X3 delivers significantly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 345 Nm. That’s about 325 Nm more.

Compass

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Jeep Compass is moderately lighter – 1,667 kg compared to 1,930 kg. The difference is around 263 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X3 offers marginally more boot space – 570 L compared to 550 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW X3 offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,700 L, about 139 L more than the Jeep Compass.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X3 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £51,300
X3

BMW X3

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 398 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
Jeep Compass
BMW X3

Costs and Consumption

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Jeep Compass

The Jeep Compass packs classic Jeep styling with a surprisingly composed demeanor, equally at home turning heads in the city or tackling a weekend dirt track. Inside it's a pragmatic, user-friendly compact SUV that prioritizes comfort and versatility — a smart pick if you want a dose of adventure without giving up everyday sense.

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BMW X3

The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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Jeep Compass
BMW X3

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,200 - 43,200 £
Price
51,300 - 72,400 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
95 - 500 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
74 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
64 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 - 65 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,667 - 2,198 kg
Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
550 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Length
4,552 mm
Length
4,755 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,675 mm
Height
1,660 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,561 L
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Payload
-
Payload
570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
180 - 188 km/h
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,596 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
Brand
Jeep
Brand
BMW
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