Compare the2022 Honda CR-VVS 2022 Jeep Compass

Safety
Reliability
Engine
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Ergonomics
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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Using vehicle speed sensors and seat sensors, smart airbags in the CR-V deploy with different levels of force or don’t deploy at all to help better protect passengers of all sizes in different collisions. The CR-V’s side airbags will shut off if a child is leaning against the door. The Compass’ airbags don’t have smart features and will always deploy full force.

The CR-V’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The Compass doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the CR-V and the Compass have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, available all wheel drive, blind spot warning systems and rear cross-path warning.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Honda CR-V is safer than the Jeep Compass:

	CR-V	Compass
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	141	196
Neck Injury Risk	27%	41%
Neck Stress	175 lbs.	445 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	65/19 lbs.	326/489 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
Chest Compression	.6 inches	.8 inches
Neck Stress	160 lbs.	235 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	276/243 lbs.	299/387 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Honda CR-V is safer than the Jeep Compass:

	CR-V	Compass
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	71	102
Chest Movement	.6 inches	.8 inches
Hip Force	310 lbs.	335 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Spine Acceleration	50 G’s	56 G’s
Hip Force	567 lbs.	928 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Spine Acceleration	35 G’s	39 G’s
Hip Force	543 lbs.	663 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Instrumented handling tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and analysis of its dimensions indicate that the CR-V, with its four-star roll-over rating, is 3.8% to 4.2% less likely to roll over than the Compass, which received a three-star rating.

For its top level performance in IIHS driver and passenger-side small overlap frontal, moderate overlap frontal, side impact, roof strength and head restraint tests, its standard vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention system, its standard vehicle-to-pedestrian front crash prevention system, and its available headlight’s “Good” rating, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the CR-V the rating of “Top Pick” for 2021, a rating granted to only 128 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The Compass last would have qualified as a “Top Pick” in 2017.

The Honda CR-V has a better fatality history. The CR-V was involved in fatal accidents at a rate 28.7% lower per vehicle registered than the Compass, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Reliability

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the CR-V’s reliability 52 points higher than the Compass.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Honda vehicles are more reliable than Jeep vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Honda 14 places higher in reliability than Jeep.

Engine

The CR-V’s 1.5 turbo 4-cylinder produces 13 more horsepower (190 vs. 177) and 7 lbs.-ft. more torque (179 vs. 172) than the Compass’ 2.4 DOHC 4-cylinder.

As tested in Motor Trend the Honda CR-V is faster than the Jeep Compass:

	CR-V	Compass
Zero to 60 MPH	7.5 sec	10.5 sec
Quarter Mile	15.8 sec	17.8 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	89 MPH	76.1 MPH

Transmission

The CR-V has a standard continuously variable transmission (CVT). With no “steps” between gears, it can keep the engine at the most efficient speed for fuel economy, or keep it at its peak horsepower indefinitely for maximum acceleration. The Compass doesn’t offer a CVT.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the CR-V’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Compass:

	CR-V	Compass
Front Rotors	12.3 inches	12 inches
Rear Rotors	12.2 inches	10.95 inches

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the CR-V has larger tires than the Compass (235/65R17 vs. 215/65R16).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the CR-V LX/SE has standard 17-inch wheels. Smaller 16-inch wheels are standard on the Compass Sport.

Suspension and Handling

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the CR-V is 2.3 inches wider in the front and 3.3 inches wider in the rear than the track on the Compass.

The CR-V EX-L AWD handles at .83 G’s, while the Compass Trailhawk pulls only .73 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The CR-V EX-L AWD executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2.1 seconds quicker than the Compass Trailhawk (27.5 seconds @ .61 average G’s vs. 29.6 seconds @ .53 average G’s).

For greater off-road capability the CR-V has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Compass (8.2 vs. 8.1 inches), allowing the CR-V to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Chassis

The front grille of the CR-V uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Compass doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The CR-V uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Compass doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

Passenger Space

The CR-V has 6.3 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Compass (105.9 vs. 99.6).

The CR-V has .9 inches more front headroom, 1 inch more front hip room, 1.2 inches more front shoulder room, .7 inches more rear headroom, 2.1 inches more rear legroom, .3 inches more rear hip room and .5 inches more rear shoulder room than the Compass.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the CR-V’s rear seats recline. The Compass’ rear seats don’t recline.

The front step up height for the CR-V is .4 inches lower than the Compass (19” vs. 19.4”). The CR-V’s rear step up height is 2.7 inches lower than the Compass’ (18” vs. 20.7”).

Cargo Capacity

The CR-V has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Compass with its rear seat up (39.2 vs. 27.2 cubic feet). The CR-V has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Compass with its rear seat folded (75.8 vs. 59.8 cubic feet).

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the CR-V easier. The CR-V’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 26 inches, while the Compass’ liftover is 31.1 inches.

The CR-V’s cargo area is larger than the Compass’ in every dimension:

	CR-V	Compass
Length to seat (2nd/1st)	37.5”/71”	32.4”/65.7”
Max Width	54”	53.8”
Min Width	41.5”	38.1”
Height	41”	29.6”

Pulling a handle automatically lowers the CR-V’s rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The Compass doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

A standard locking glovebox (which can’t be accessed with the valet key) keeps your small valuables safer in the CR-V. The Compass doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

Towing

The CR-V’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Compass’ (1500 vs. 0 pounds).

Ergonomics

The CR-V EX-L/Touring’s standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The Compass doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

If the windows are left open on the CR-V the driver can close them all at the outside door handle. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows at the outside door handle or from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Compass can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The CR-V has a standard locking fuel door with a remote release located convenient to the driver. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank. The Compass doesn’t offer a locking fuel door.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts detailed tests on headlights for their range both straight ahead and in curves and to be certain they don’t exceed acceptable amounts of glare to oncoming drivers. The CR-V’s available headlights were rated “Good” by the IIHS, while the Compass’ headlights are rated “Marginal” to “Poor.”

The CR-V has a standard automatic headlight on/off feature. When the ignition is on, the headlights automatically turn on at dusk and off after dawn. When the ignition turns off, the headlights turn off after a delay timed to allow you to securely get to your front door. The Compass has an automatic headlight on/off feature standard only on the Latitude/Trailhawk/Limited.

The CR-V’s standard automatic temperature control maintains the temperature you set, automatically controlling fan speed, vents and temperature to maintain a consistent, comfortable environment. The Compass Sport doesn’t offer automatic air conditioning.

Economic Advantages

The CR-V will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the CR-V will retain 51.86% to 55.49% of its original price after five years, while the Compass only retains 40.18% to 46.29%.

According to The Car Book by Jack Gillis, the CR-V is less expensive to operate than the Compass because typical repairs cost less on the CR-V than the Compass, including $83 less for a water pump, $62 less for a muffler, $34 less for front brake pads, $124 less for front struts and $88 less for a timing belt/chain.

Recommendations

The Honda CR-V has won recognition from these important consumer publications:

	CR-V	Compass
Consumer Reports® Recommends	TRUE	FALSE
Car Book “Best Bet”	TRUE	FALSE

The CR-V was chosen as one of Car and Driver’s “Top Five/10Best Trucks” for 3 of the last 20 years. The Compass has never been a Car and Driver “Top Five/10Best Truck” pick.

Motor Trend selected the CR-V as their 2018 Sport Utility of the Year. The Compass has never been chosen.