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Jeep Compass vs VW Touareg comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 462 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Compass or VW Touareg?

Jeep Compass vs VW Touareg: Key differences

Jeep Compass

2.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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VW Touareg

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Jeep Compass is considerably cheaper – starting at 34,200 £ , while the VW Touareg costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,107 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Compass uses 3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the VW Touareg with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Jeep Compass offers substantially more range – reaching up to 500 km, about 451 km more than the VW Touareg.

Touareg

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 Touareg offers substantially more power – delivering 462 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 237 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touareg is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.1 s, while the Jeep Compass takes 8 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Touareg is clearly 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 VW Touareg delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 345 Nm. That’s about 355 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, Jeep Compass is noticeably lighter – 1,667 kg compared to 2,059 kg. The difference is around 392 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touareg offers visibly more boot space – 810 L compared to 550 L. That’s a difference of about 260 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Touareg offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,800 L, about 239 L more than the Jeep Compass.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jeep Compass is clearly superior 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
Jeep Compass
VW Touareg

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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VW Touareg

Volkswagen Touareg wraps a grown-up presence in a classy, well-appointed cabin that feels more like a premium saloon than an SUV. It glides with quiet composure, devours long journeys and tucks away clever tech that makes life easier whether you’re stuck in town or nipping off the beaten track.

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Jeep Compass
VW Touareg

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,200 - 43,200 £
Price
64,300 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
95 - 500 km
Electric Range
47 - 49 km
Battery Capacity
74 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.3 kWh
co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
119 - 239 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 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
2,059 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
550 L
Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
Length
4,552 mm
Length
4,878 - 4,902 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,984 mm
Height
1,675 mm
Height
1,693 - 1,712 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,561 L
Max trunk capacity
1,675 - 1,800 L
Payload
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Payload
550 - 751 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
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
231 - 462 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
180 - 188 km/h
Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Torque
450 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
170 - 340 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,596 cm3
Engine capacity
2,967 - 2,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Jeep
Brand
VW
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