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Jeep Compass vs Mazda CX-5 comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 141 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Compass or Mazda CX-5?

Jeep Compass vs Mazda CX-5: Key differences

Jeep Compass

2.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h

Mazda CX-5

4.7 (8 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Compass

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda CX-5 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Jeep Compass costs 34,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,209 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Compass uses 3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

CX-5

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 Jeep Compass offers clearly more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 84 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Compass is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.5 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda CX-5 is marginally faster – reaching 195 km/h, while the Jeep Compass tops out at 188 km/h. The difference is around 7 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Compass delivers visibly more torque with 345 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 107 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, Mazda CX-5 is very slightly lighter – 1,629 kg compared to 1,667 kg. The difference is around 38 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda CX-5 offers only slightly more boot space – 583 L compared to 550 L. That’s a difference of about 33 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mazda CX-5 offers visibly more capacity – up to 2,019 L, about 458 L more than the Jeep Compass.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jeep Compass is far ahead overall 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 £34,200
Compass

Jeep Compass

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 95 - 500 km
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Bengt
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I've owned several Volvos, but I drive a Mazda now and would never switch back.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,200 - 43,200 £
Price
30,000 - 39,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
95 - 500 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
74 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
157 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 58 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
1,629 - 1,671 kg
Trunk capacity
550 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 583 L
Length
4,552 mm
Length
4,690 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,675 mm
Height
1,695 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,561 L
Max trunk capacity
2,019 L
Payload
-
Payload
601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
141 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
180 - 188 km/h
Max Speed
195 km/h
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Torque
238 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
104 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,596 cm3
Engine capacity
2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Mazda
Is the Jeep Compass offered with different drivetrains?

The Jeep Compass is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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