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Jeep Compass vs VW Golf Variant – Which car suits you better?

Two cars, one duel: Jeep Compass meets VW Golf Variant.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Golf Variant has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26100 £, while the Jeep Compass costs 34200 £. That’s a price difference of around 8062 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf Variant manages with 4.30 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Jeep Compass with 5.80 L. The difference is about 1.50 L per 100 km.

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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 Variant has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 333 HP compared to 213 HP. That’s roughly 120 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Jeep Compass takes 8.50 s. That’s about 3.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf Variant performs clearly perceptible better – 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: VW Golf Variant pulls to a small extent stronger with 420 Nm compared to 345 Nm. That’s about 75 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, VW Golf Variant is distinct lighter – 1366 kg compared to 1667 kg. The difference is around 301 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers minimal more room – 611 L compared to 550 L. That’s a difference of about 61 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1642 L, which is about 81 L more than the Jeep Compass.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Golf Variant shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 8.2 L
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Jeep Compass

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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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VW Golf Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34200 - 43200 £
Price
26100 - 48700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 5.9 L
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 8.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
17.50 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
500 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
74 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 133 g/km
co2
114 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1667 - 2198 kg
Curb weight
1366 - 1621 kg
Trunk capacity
550 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
4552 mm
Length
4631 - 4651 mm
Width
1928 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1675 mm
Height
1462 - 1487 mm
Max trunk capacity
1561 L
Max trunk capacity
1624 - 1642 L
Payload
-
Payload
489 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 213 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
180 - 188 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 250 km/h
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 157 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G, F, C
Brand
Jeep
Brand
VW

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What drivetrain options does the Jeep Compass have?

The Jeep Compass is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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