Jeep Compass vs Nissan Rogue

The Trailhawk comes standard with a 2.4L Tigershark® engine that helps carry 2,000 pounds of attachments when properly equipped. That's a 500-pound difference that allows adventurous drivers to add on extra gear like campers, small trailers, watercraft, 4-wheelers, and more.

Plus, if you’re hoping to go off-road or tackle difficult terrain, you may prefer the Jeep Compass. It offers available:

• 4-wheel drive capability
• 4×4 systems
• Class-exclusive Selec-Terrain® Traction Management System

The optional Traction Management System features several modes: Auto, Snow, and Sand/Mud. With the Trailhawk trim, it also includes Rock mode.

The Nissan does offer available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive and five driving modes. They are Sport, Off-Road, Snow, Auto, and Eco, which personalize your drive but may not match the Jeep for seriously tough surfaces.

Now, let's see which model is the right fit for you and your passengers. Luckily, both the Jeep and the Nissan can easily seat up to five passengers.

What really impresses drivers are the available interior features offered by the Jeep Compass. These include available heating systems, like heated front/rear seats and a heated steering wheel. Nissan also provides these same heating options.

In the Compass, upgrade to the available 10.25-inch Driver Information Digital Cluster display as well as the available 10.1-inch touchscreen display. This is your hub for all things having to do with driving and entertainment. At most, the Nissan model can include a 9-inch touchscreen, a significantly smaller display.

The real standout is Jeep's standard Uconnect® 5 system. This system lets you engage with your favorite music, games, navigation, and other applications while on the road.

The Jeep Compass and the Nissan Rogue line their interiors with advanced airbag systems to help in case the unexpected happens. However, the Compass goes the extra mile with some newly added standard features, including:

• Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking: A feature that detects when your vehicle is approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly and can apply brake pressure if needed.
• Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path Detection: A monitoring system that alerts you when other vehicles are in your blind spot zones.
• Active Lane Management: A system that provides visual and audible alerts when you're drifting into another lane. It can also apply gentle steering correction to help avoid a collision.

It's true that these driver-assistive features are just the beginning. The Jeep model offers over 75 standard and available safety systems that are designed to help protect, prevent, and defend against road hazards. Other standard features in the Compass are echoed in the Nissan Rogue and its Safety Shield® 360 suite.