Vehicle Comparison: 2025 Jeep Compass vs. 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross
The 2025 Jeep Compass and the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross are both compact SUVs that provide a variety of features and innovations to enhance your Mid-Michigan drive. Find out how they compare to each other and which is the right choice to provide you with an exciting experience, from daily commute to weekend adventures.
Exterior Design
The Jeep Compass maintains its rugged charm with a modernized design, featuring a refreshed front grille and redesigned LED headlights. Its high stance and boxy profile give it a robust appearance, making it suitable for off-road adventures. In contrast, the Toyota Corolla Cross adopts a more generic look with practical dimensions that emphasize urban usability but lacks the distinctive styling of the Compass.
Performance
The Jeep Compass is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine producing 200 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque, offering sufficient power for city driving and moderate off-road conditions. It comes standard with all-wheel drive (AWD), enhancing its capability on rough terrains. The Corolla Cross feature its own 2.0L 4 cyl engine that delivers 169 hp. It lacks in all-season capability due to its standard FWD configuration.
Fuel Efficiency
The Compass achieves an EPA-estimated 24 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. The Corolla Cross edges it out slightly with 31 mpg city/ 33 mpg highway estimates. This difference is likely due to the Compass being a capable AWD SUV.
Interior and Comfort
The Compass offers a comfortable cabin with modern amenities like a comprehensive UConnect 5 Infotainment System, controlled by an 8.4″ or 10.1″ touchscreen. The Corolla Cross provides a Toyota Audio Multimedia System with a smaller eight-inch touchscreen. While the Toyota offers fabric upholstery, with SofTex-trimmed seats with heated capability on only the top trim level, the Compass has upholstery options ranging from cloth to leather-trimmed. Most trim levels include heated seats standard.
Safety Features
Both vehicles are equipped with advanced safety features. The Compass includes standard innovations such as Active Lane Management, Blind Spot Detection and Forward Collision Warning. The Corolla Cross features Toyota’s Safety Sense suite, which includes Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and Lane Departure Alert.
Shop for the 2025 Jeep Compass at Thelen Jeep Today.
If you seek adventure, distinctive styling, and off-road capabilities, the Jeep Compass is the standout choice. Thelen Jeep in Bay City is your destination for adventure-ready vehicles in Michigan. Visit our Mid-Michigan dealership today to explore the exciting new Jeep Compass. Let our knowledgeable sales professionals guide you through this stunning vehicle’s features.


