Compact SUVs are bread-and-butter vehicles for today’s automakers. There’s a proverbial sea of them, and for good reason: Compact SUVs provide all the practicality, efficiency, and value that many drivers will ever need. And some provide extra dashes of flavor. The Hyundai Tucson, for example, offers innovative tech and great powertrain choices, while the Jeep Compass is imbued with the brand’s adventurous attitude and off-road chops. Even in a crowded field, these two compact SUVs stand out.
Here’s how they compare against each other.
2025 Hyundai Tucson
Now a veteran in the Hyundai lineup, the Tucson has evolved from a simple hauler to a downright posh SUV that will surprise you with what it has to offer. Some of its features are class-exclusive, too. For example, with its refresh for the 2025 model year, the Tucson gains a special function that new parents might adore. See below. Impressive tech is also a theme here, from the Tucson’s ability to park itself via its Remote Smart Parking Assist to a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Pricing starts at $30,055, including destination fee.
Hyundai Tucson Highlights
Baby mode: If you’ve ever worried about waking your little one with a too-sudden jolt of acceleration, this could put you — and the kiddo — at ease. The Tucson’s Baby mode, new for 2025, helps alleviate that with a gentler response. We think this would also benefit dog owners, and as far as we know, the Tucson is the only vehicle with this feature.
Unbeatable warranty: Like all new Hyundai models, the Tucson touts an unbeatable warranty of five years/60,000 miles bumper to bumper and 10 years/100,000 miles for the powertrain. The Jeep Compass can’t touch that.
Trio of powertrains: In addition to a standard gasoline engine, the Tucson is available as a hybrid that earns up to 38 mpg combined or as a plug-in hybrid with the ability to travel 32 miles on electricity alone.
Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the Tucson models near you.
2025 Jeep Compass
Buying a Jeep Compass doesn’t just get you into a compact SUV; it’s a ticket into a brand known for adventure and active lifestyle. Jeep has a fervent base of fans and brand loyalists, and that’s because Jeep vehicles are built to go beyond the hustle and bustle of city life. The Compass carries that appeal. With standard all-wheel drive (AWD), enhanced ground clearance, and options such as Jeep’s Trail Rated Capability and off-road hardware, the Compass can venture farther off the beaten track than most of its rivals. Pricing starts at $27,495, including destination fee.
Jeep Compass Highlights
Trailhawk model: If you want the most “Jeep” Jeep Compass, this is the one to get. It brings an extra inch of ground clearance over the other trims, a 20:1 crawl ratio for tackling tricky trails, all-terrain tires, front and rear tow hooks, and underbody skid plates. The Hyundai Tucson doesn’t have an answer for that kind of off-road capability.
Highway Assist: Available on the Limited and Trailhawk trims, this innovative driver-assistance feature employs lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control to provide a degree of partially automated driving on more than 125,000 miles of highways in North America. This can be a real stress reliever on longer trips.
Potent engine: All 2025 Jeep Compass models use a 200-horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. That has an edge over the Tucson’s standard, 187-hp powertrain.
Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the Compass models near you.
Similarities
The Hyundai Tucson and Jeep Compass both have seating for five, flexible cargo space, and tidy dimensions that make driving and parking easy.
Pricing
New 2025 Jeep Compass Prices
The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors.
The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for vehicles and New 2025 Jeep Compass vehicles in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership.
These prices are updated weekly. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) quoted includes the destination fee, but does not include tax, license, document fees, and options.
Specifications
| 2025 Hyundai Tucson | 2025 Jeep Compass | |
| Popular Powertrains | ||
| Engine | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder | 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6,100 rpm | 200 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 221 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic/FWD | 8-speed automatic/AWD |
| Fuel Economy | 25 city/32 highway/28 combined | 24 city/32 highway/27 combined mpg |
| Also Available | AWD/Hybrid, PHEV | N/A |
| Specs | ||
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain Warranty | 10 years/100,000 miles | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| NHTSA Overall Safety | Not rated | 4 stars |
| Max Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 inches | 103.8 inches |
| Overall Length | 182.3 inches | 173.4 inches |
| Width | 73.4 inches | 73.8 inches |
| Height | 65.6 inches | 64.6 inches |
| Turning Diameter | 38.6 feet | 36.3 feet |
| Headroom, Front | 40.1 inches | 39.2 inches |
| Headroom, Rear | 39.5 inches | 38.5 inches |
| Legroom, Front | 41.4 inches | 41.2 inches |
| Legroom, Rear | 41.3 inches | 38.3 inches |
| Shoulder Room, Front | 57.6 inches | 56.7 inches |
| Shoulder Room, Rear | 56.0 inches | 55.1 inches |
| Cargo Volume | 38.7 cubic feet | 27.2 cubic feet |
Conclusion
If you want a compact SUV that is just as competent on rugged trails during weekend adventures as it is on the daily commute, the Jeep Compass embraces that dual nature. But for most drivers, the Hyundai Tucson is the better answer. It comes loaded with the latest technology, brims with active safety and driver-assist features, has an unbeatable warranty, more cargo room, and the choice of hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrains in addition to the standard gasoline engine.