2017 Jeep Compass Engine and Performance

The Compass for India will come with two engines, a 1.4 litre Multi Air petrol and a 2.0 litre Multijet diesel unit, which is what we tested during this drive. This motor develops 173 horsepower and maximum torque of 350 Nm that comes up between 1750 rpm-2500 rpm. Apart from the little clatter that you hear at idle, this motor is very refined. There is a bit of lag in the initial rpms but after that it has a punchy mid range. The six speed manual is a joy to use and the Compass is most enjoyed with short shifts. Pull all the way to the higher rpms and the engine starts feeling very strained. This Jeep will cruise effortlessly at triple digit speeds in 6th gear on our highways. Infact, mid range torque is so good, that it doesn’t warrant too many down shifts. You can pull in 3rd gear from as low as 1100 rpm and it pulls easily. It feels just like driving an automatic.  

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