Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 18 recorded runs

Jeep Compass 0–60 Times

The Jeep Compass 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 18 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Jeep Compass is the 2023 Jeep Compass Latitude, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.5 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.80 seconds at 89.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Jeep Compass is the 2017 Jeep Compass Limited , which took 10.5 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.80 seconds at 76.1 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Jeep Compass tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.12 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.99 seconds at 82.49 mph.

Fastest 0–60 7.5sec 2023 Latitude

Average 0–60 9.12sec Across 18 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 16.99sec @ 82.5 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 10.5sec 2017 Limited

Across 18 verified runs, the Jeep Compass ranges from 7.5 to 10.5 seconds 0–60, with a 9.12-second average.

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Jeep Compass 0–60 times by model year

18 tests · 11 years

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Model Year 11

2023

Jeep Compass · 3 verified runs

Avg 0–60 7.83 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.03 sec

Recorded Tests 3

#01

2023 Jeep Compass Latitude

7.5sec 0–60

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15.80s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.50 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.80 sec
Trap Speed: 89.0 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 24 C / 30 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #1 of 18

#02

2023 Jeep Compass Altitude

7.9sec 0–60

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16.10s ¼ mi @ 88.6 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.90 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.10 sec
Trap Speed: 88.6 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 24 C / 32 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #2 of 18

#03

2023 Jeep Compass Trailhawk

8.1sec 0–60

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16.20s ¼ mi @ 87.5 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.20 sec
Trap Speed: 87.5 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 24 C / 32 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #3 of 18

How we verify Jeep Compass performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Jeep Compass trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Jeep Compass 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Jeep Compass performance FAQs

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The quickest Jeep Compass on record is the 2023 Jeep Compass Latitude, which runs 0–60 mph in 7.5 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.80 seconds at 89.0 mph.

The slowest recorded Jeep Compass is the 2017 Jeep Compass Limited , which takes 10.5 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.80 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 18 verified runs, a Jeep Compass reaches 60 mph in 9.12 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.99 seconds at roughly 82.5 mph.

We have verified test data for 11 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.

Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.

0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

Motor Trend

Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Jeep Compass can do, not a single marketing claim.

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