Jeep Compass vs CUPRA Formentor

The Jeep Compass starts from $50,500 before on-road costs, while the CUPRA Formentor opens at $49,990. That makes the CUPRA Formentor the more affordable entry point by $510.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $55,550 and $54,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Jeep Compass features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the CUPRA Formentor gets a 12-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The CUPRA Formentor counters with power tailgate and ambient lighting that the Jeep Compass does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Jeep Compass gets leather upholstery while the CUPRA Formentor offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Jeep Compass and 3-zone in the CUPRA Formentor.

The Jeep Compass uses a Petrol I4 Mild Hybrid + 48V producing 96kW and 240Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed dual clutch automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10 seconds.

The CUPRA Formentor responds with a 4-cyl Turbo Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7 seconds.

The CUPRA Formentor has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 96kW. In the real-world sprint, the CUPRA Formentor is 3.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jeep Compass measures 4,404mm long on a 2,636mm wheelbase, 46mm shorter than the CUPRA Formentor at 4,450mm (2,680mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the CUPRA Formentor generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 438L in the Jeep Compass and 420L in the CUPRA Formentor, giving the Jeep Compass a 18L advantage.

For towing, the CUPRA Formentor leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,450kg. That 50kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,454/year for the Jeep Compass and $1,568/year for the CUPRA Formentor. That is a $114 annual difference in favour of the Jeep Compass.

Estimated annual total: $1,454 (Jeep Compass) vs $1,568 (CUPRA Formentor). The Jeep Compass saves you roughly $114 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Compass) vs 5 years / 999,999km (CUPRA Formentor). Both match on warranty length.