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Jeep Compass vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Compass or VW Transporter Bus?

Jeep Compass vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Jeep Compass

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  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • a bit lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Compass

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Jeep Compass is visibly cheaper – starting at 34,200 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,278 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Jeep Compass with 3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Jeep Compass is clearly more efficient: consuming 17.5 kWh/100km compared to 22.4 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Bus. That’s a difference of about 4.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Jeep Compass offers markedly more range – reaching up to 500 km, about 176 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

Transporter Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Transporter Bus offers visibly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Jeep Compass takes 8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers somewhat more torque with 415 Nm compared to 345 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

Compass

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Jeep Compass is a bit lighter – 1,667 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 331 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers markedly more boot space – 763 L compared to 550 L. That’s a difference of about 213 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries considerably more – 1,143 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 670 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 87 - 324 km
Jeep Compass
VW Transporter Bus

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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 Transporter Bus

The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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Jeep Compass
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,200 - 43,200 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
95 - 500 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 127 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,667 - 2,198 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
550 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
472 - 473 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,596 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General

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