2016 Jeep Compass MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2016 Jeep Compass is rated 21 to 25 mpg combined across 7 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed manual.

EPA fuel economy

2016 Jeep Compass · 7 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

25MPG combined

23 city 30 highway

$2,600 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score6/10

2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed manual

Best version costs $1,500 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.32 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Sep 27, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,600 to $3,100 a year.

Every 2016 Compass version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed manual Best EPA listing: Compass FWD	25 mpg	23 / 30	$2,600
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed manual EPA listing: Compass FWD	25 mpg	23 / 28	$2,600
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT EPA listing: Compass FWD	24 mpg	22 / 26	$2,700
2.4L 4-cyl · 4WD · 5-speed manual EPA listing: Compass 4WD	24 mpg	22 / 27	$2,700
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Compass FWD	23 mpg	21 / 27	$2,800
2.4L 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Compass 4WD	22 mpg	20 / 25	$2,950
2.4L 4-cyl · 4WD · CVT EPA listing: Compass 4WD	21 mpg	20 / 23	$3,100

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.32 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed manual	$2,592	$216	$12,960
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed manual	$2,592	$216	$12,960
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT	$2,700	$225	$13,500
2.4L 4-cyl · 4WD · 5-speed manual	$2,700	$225	$13,500
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic	$2,817	$235	$14,087
2.4L 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic	$2,945	$245	$14,727
2.4L 4-cyl · 4WD · CVT	$3,086	$257	$15,429

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Jeep Compass MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 25 to 27 mpg (every year from 2016 to 2026); highest in 2023.

2016: gas 25 mpg

Show as a table

Jeep Compass best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version
2016	25
2017	26
2018	26
2019	26
2020	26
2021	25
2022	25
2023	27
2024	27
2025	27
2026	26

How the 2016 Compass compares

2016 compact SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2016 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Toyota RAV4 Best: hybrid	32 mpg	26 mpg	$2,050
Honda CR-V Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,250
Mazda CX-5 Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,250
Nissan Rogue Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,300
Hyundai Tucson Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,300
Subaru Outback Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,300
Subaru Forester Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,400
Chevrolet Equinox Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,500
Ford Escape Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,500
Jeep Compass This page Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,600
Jeep Cherokee Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,600
Kia Sportage Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,800
Volkswagen Tiguan Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$3,450

2016 Compass recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 293 owner complaints for the 2016 Compass.What they cover, and crash test ratings

Questions

Does the 2016 Jeep Compass need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2016 Jeep Compass version on regular gasoline.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 18, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.32, midgrade $4.93, premium $5.32, diesel $6.29 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Sep 27, 2026 and complaint file dated Sep 26, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.