Choosing between two great vehicles like the Jeep Compass and the Toyota RAV4 can be challenging. We here at Heller Motors know that, so we’ve created a comparison between the two vehicles. Read on to see our overview and let us help you in the decision-making process.
We invite our friends and neighbors in Pontiac, Fairbury, Peoria, or Bloomington, IL to look over our comparison.
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A comfortable driving experience is the goal for every driver, and the dimensions can make all the difference. Fortunately, both the Jeep Compass and the Toyota RAV4 offer plenty of wiggle room for you and your party of five to explore.
No matter if you’re carpooling with your friends to a night out on the town or taking your kid and a few of their teammates to their Saturday soccer game, everyone will have plenty of space to get comfortable.
Here, we’ll compare the inside measurements of the Compass and the RAV4 and see which one comes out on top. We’ll start out with the measurements of the Compass. Front-row passengers will enjoy 41.8 inches of legroom and 39.2 inches of headroom. In comparison, the RAV4 offers just 41 inches of legroom and 37.7 inches of headroom for front passengers.
When it comes to passenger volume, the Jeep Compass offers a total of 100 cubic feet, while the RAV4 is a little tighter with 98.9 cubic feet. This difference is especially noticeable when you look at the rear dimensions. Passengers in the Compass will have 38.3 inches of legroom, while RAV4 riders will only have 37.8 inches.
As you can see, both vehicles provide spacious accommodations. There are some areas where each vehicle has strengths; however, the Compass does allow for more space in the key areas of legroom and headroom.
Safety can often be the most critical aspect for a prospective driver when they begin their vehicle-buying journey. So, if you're looking for a reliable commuter, both the Jeep Compass and the Toyota RAV4 won’t disappoint. These SUVs equip driver-assistance features to make sure anyone behind the wheel feels confident in their travels—your newly licensed teenager included.
The Compass and the RAV4 offer different safety features, all designed with your safety in mind.
Depending on the terrain, the Compass offers a great safety feature under its electronic stability category. It provides stability control with an additional anti-roll feature. This will help keep your Compass from escaping your control, and if it senses that a roll is possible, then it will take active measures to mitigate the possibility.
The Compass also offers Hill Start Assist, which is designed to help minimize backward rolling on steep ascents. While a neat feature for off-roaders, it comes with a set of limiting factors like speed, grade, and surface conditions.
The RAV4 attempts to keep up by offering a similar hill start system. Both vehicles have features that focus on keeping all wheels on the ground and your vehicle in your control. While the RAV4 presents a good feature, the Compass edges it out due to its more situationally protective measures.
When you’re out and about, do you desire a vehicle that can make your drives more convenient? Do you want an SUV that keeps you seamlessly connected to your most-listened-to music, to your favorite podcast, or to the current chapter in your audiobook?
The Jeep Compass and the Toyota RAV4 equip helpful modern technologies to make sure you’re always in tune with your drive and with your entertainment.
It’s no secret that the Compass and the RAV4 are similar in terms of infotainment. In fact, both models offer wireless phone connectivity! So, when it comes time to turn on some music or call your partner on the way home from work, you’ll be able to do so in either model—all without the hassle of a cord too.
Part of the RAV4 infotainment package is a neat 8-inch touchscreen that allows you to directly interface with apps and icons during your drive. As we mentioned above, there is some overlap in the wireless phone connectivity mode along with access to similar apps.
However, the Compass pulls ahead by offering a 10.1-inch Touchscreen Display. This is more than an inch bigger than the standard size available on the RAV4, making it easier than ever to change the current song or glance down for directions.
Now that you’ve had a moment to read our overview, we think you’ll agree that the Jeep Compass is the clear winner over the Toyota RAV4. We hope our friends and neighbors in Pontiac, Fairbury, Peoria, or Bloomington, IL feel the same way and contact us at Heller Motors to schedule a test drive today!
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