- Newest year: 2017
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2017 Jeep Compass MPG & Fuel Cost
11 configurations · 21–26 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2017. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2017 Jeep Compass at a glance
The 2017 Jeep Compass has 11 configurations in the EPA database, rated 21–26 MPG combined. The most efficient is the New Compass 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at 26 MPG, which costs about $2,500 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $2,500 to $3,080, a $580 difference. The New Compass 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 9 of 10 small SUV configurations rated for MY2017 (class median $2,890 a year).
What the 2017 New Compass 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$208
$2,500 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.17
Per 100 miles
$16.67
Five years
$12,500
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$390less a year
Class median $2,890 a year, MY2017
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Jeep Compass MPG
Gas configurations (11)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Compass 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | $2,500 |
| Compass 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 30 | 25 | $2,570 |
| New Compass 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,570 |
| Compass 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 28 | 25 | $2,600 |
| New Compass 2.4L 4-cyl AWD Manual 6-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,610 |
| New Compass 2.4L 4-cyl AWD Automatic 9-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,630 |
| Compass 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 22 | 27 | 24 | $2,720 |
| Compass 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 26 | 24 | $2,780 |
| Compass 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,810 |
| Compass 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 6-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,940 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,080 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the New Compass 2.4L 4-cyl FWD: $3,400 in California and $2,180 in Texas, a $1,220 difference.
- California $3,400
- Washington $3,150
- New York $2,500
- Florida $2,360
- Texas $2,180
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2017 small SUV models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2017 Jeep Compass compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2007-2016 Jeep Compass) is rated 21–25 MPG combined and costs $2,560–$3,080 a year to fuel; the 2017 model is rated 21–26 MPG and costs $2,500–$3,080 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Jeep Compass get?
EPA rates the 2017 Jeep Compass at 21–26 MPG combined across 11 configurations. The most efficient, the New Compass 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 26 MPG combined (23 city / 32 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Jeep Compass per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the New Compass 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,500 a year. Across all 11 configurations the cost runs $2,500–$3,080 a year. That is a $580 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2017 Jeep Compass 100 miles?
About $16.67 per 100 miles for the New Compass 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $16.67 and $20.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2017 Jeep Compass more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The New Compass 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 23 city and 32 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2017 Jeep Compass compare with other small SUV configurations?
The New Compass 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,500 a year to fuel, $390 less than the class median of $2,890, and less than 9 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 198 rated small SUV configurations for MY2017, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2017 Jeep Compass different from the 2016 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 26 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,570 to $2,500, $70 less. EPA lists 11 configurations for 2017 against 7 configurations for 2016. See the 2016 Jeep Compass for that year.