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Jeep Compass vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Compass or VW Golf?

Jeep Compass vs VW Golf: Key differences

Jeep Compass

2.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably more electric range
  • markedly more trunk space
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VW Golf

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

VW Golf is visibly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Jeep Compass costs 34,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,919 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Jeep Compass with 3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Jeep Compass offers considerably more range – reaching up to 500 km, about 357 km more than the VW Golf.

Golf

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf offers markedly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 100 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Jeep Compass takes 8 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers somewhat more torque with 420 Nm compared to 345 Nm. That’s about 75 Nm more.

Compass

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is markedly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,667 kg. The difference is around 360 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Compass offers markedly more boot space – 550 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 169 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries very slightly more – 508 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf is decisively ahead 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 £28,300
Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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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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The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,200 - 43,200 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
95 - 500 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,667 - 2,198 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
550 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
472 - 473 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,596 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
Brand
Jeep
Brand
VW
Is the Jeep Compass offered with different drivetrains?

The Jeep Compass is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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