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    2012 Jeep Compass

    Used from

    $10,700 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    -

    Warranty

    3 years

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.6 - 8.6 L / 100km

    About the Jeep Compass

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2012 Jeep Compass's used prices in Australia typically range from $10,700 for the Sport (4x2) variant and topping out at $14,300 for the Sport (4x4).

    There are 3 variants of the Compass available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2012.

    Engine options include 2.0L petrol (115kW/190Nm) and 2.4L petrol (125kW/220Nm). Available with 5 speed manual or continuous variable transmissions. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2012 Compass was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    See Jeep Compass models from other years

    2012 Jeep Compass Price

    SPORT (4x2)

    Variant 1Price From*Price To*
    SPORT (4x2)$10,700$12,300

    SPORT (4x4)

    Variant 1Price From*Price To*
    SPORT (4x4)$11,600$14,300

    LIMITED (4x4)

    Variant 1Price From*Price To*
    LIMITED (4x4)$12,800$12,800
    *excl. on-roads

    2012 Jeep Compass Specs

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    2012 Jeep Compass Dimensions

    1663mm
    1812mm
    4448mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2012 Jeep Compass Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Jeep Compass

    The most fuel efficient Jeep Compass is the SPORT (4x2) with a 5 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 7.6L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Jeep Compass that uses the most amount of fuel is the LIMITED (4x4) with a Continuous Variable which is powered by a 2.4L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 8.6L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the {modelTitle} variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Jeep CompassFuel TypeCombined
    LIMITED (4x4)Premium Unleaded Petrol8.6 L/100km
    SPORT (4x2)Premium Unleaded Petrol7.6 L/100km
    SPORT (4x4)Premium Unleaded Petrol8.5 L/100km
    See all Jeep Compass Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Jeep Compass?

    The Jeep Compass has a recommended service interval of 6 months or 12,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2012 Jeep Compass Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Jeep Compass?

    The Jeep Compass offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Jeep Compass FAQs

    The cheapest Jeep Compass is the SPORT (4x2) that starts from $10,700.

    The most expensive Jeep Compass is the SPORT (4x4) that starts from $14,300.

    The best towing capacity of a Jeep Compass is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: SPORT (4x4) and LIMITED (4x4).

    The largest Jeep Compass is the SPORT (4x4) which measures 1812mm wide, 4448mm in length and sits 1663mm tall.

    The most powerful Jeep Compass is the SPORT (4x4) which has 125kW of power from its 2.4L MULTI POINT F/INJ engine.

    The Jeep Compass is built in United States Of America and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Jeep Compass is the SPORT (4x2) which weighs 2010 kg (kerb weight).

    The Jeep Compass uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.

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