Comparison - Suzuki Vitara SZ5 2018 - vs - Jeep Compass 2015

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Suzuki Escudo,Suzuki Sidekick,Mazda Proceed Levante,Santana 300/350,Daewoo Vitara,Geo Tracker,GMC Tracker,Pontiac Sunrunner,Asüna Sunrunner

Also called:

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Make: 
Average Price: 
28,916
Converted from British Pound
Updated: 
22 Mar 2018
18,851
Updated: 
30 Nov 2016
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2018
2015
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Automatic
5-speed Manual
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
12.42gals
13.60gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Superior White
#DCE5E0
Silky Silver Metallic
#C4C8CD
Galactic Grey Metallic
#7A8287
Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic
#19191B
Atlantis Turquoise Pearl Metallic
#016E85
Savannah Ivory Pearl Metallic with Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic Roof
#ADA6A0
Horizon Orange Metallic with Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic Roof
#C2632B
Galactic Grey Metallic with Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic Roof
#7A8387
Bright Red with Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic Roof
#D32E38
Color: 
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
#6A6A76
Black Clear Coat
#141414
Bright White Clear Coat
#D1D4D9
Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat
#641B22
Eco Green Pearl Coat
#413C29
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
#6B6B6B
Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
#4E4E4E
True Blue Pearl Coat
#252C49

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

PROS
Modern design,
lively engines,
plenty of kit

CONS
Interior quality,
noisy diesel,
light steering

By: 
autoexpress.co.uk

The Suzuki Vitara is a rugged-looking family SUV that drives well and has plenty of storage space, but it’s let down by a cheap-feeling interior

Pros
Surprisingly fun to drive
Decent rear passenger space
Well equipped

Cons
Cheap interior materials
Noisy at speed
Top-spec models too expensive

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Engine torque
Quiet and refined at speed
Great spec and value

Cons
No spare wheel

By: 
drive.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
35.00mpg
23.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
47.00mpg
30.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.60L
2.00L
Torque: 
115ft-lbs
at 4 400rpm
141ft-lbs
at 5 000rpm
Horsepower: 
118hp
at 6 000rpm
158hp
at 6 400rpm
Cam Type: 
Single overhead cam (SOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.10Feet
35.60Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Cruise control with speed limiter
Cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
3-spoke leather covered steering wheel
Keyless entry and start
Engine auto stop start system
Lights-on and key-in reminder

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
164.30in
175.10in
Width: 
69.80in
71.40in
Height: 
63.30in
65.00in
Ground Clearance: 
7.20in
8.10in
Front Track: 
59.80in
Rear Track: 
59.80in
Wheel Base: 
98.40in
103.70in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.70
Rear Head Room: 
39.90
Front Leg Room: 
40.60in
Rear leg room: 
39.40in
Front Hip Room: 
52.30in
Front Shoulder Room: 
54.60in
Rear Hip Room: 
51.00in
Rear Shoulder room: 
54.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
25.00cu.ft
53.60cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
881lbs
2000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
13.20cu.ft
22.70cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
19.50degrees
Angle of Departure: 
28.50degrees
Curb Weight: 
2369.00lbs
3097.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
no
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
no
More Instruments: 
Centre-lower box
Luggage area cover

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
no
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
no
More Power Features: 
Electric front and rear windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Front passenger’s seatback pocket
Fabric seat upholstery
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat height adjuster
Suede seat upholstery
Passenger’s side and 2 x rear assist grips
Premium cloth
Bucket front seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Rear seat with 60:40 split folding
Split-folding rear seatback
Rear ventilation ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
rear stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
no
no
More Comfort Features: 
Front sunvisors with vanity mirror and ticket holde
Front vanity mirrors illumination
Automatic air conditioning
Pollen filter
Front wiper with adjustable intermittent
Rain sensing front wipers
Air conditioning
Dual vanity mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
no
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
CD tuner
USB connector
Bluetooth integrated into audio unit
Smartphone linkage display audio
4 speakers
2 tweeters
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
66 watts stereo output
Auxiliary audio input

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Electrically folding door mirrors
Electrically adjustable, heated door mirrors
Rear wiper with intermittent
Automatic headlamps
Headlamp levelling switch
LED projector headlamps
Halogen projector headlamps
Silver roof rails
Body colour exterior door handles and mirrors
Rear privacy glass
Variable intermittent wipers
Variable intermittent wipers
Privacy glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17”
16 x 6.5
Wheels more: 
Inside mounted spare tire
All season tires
Temporary spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
205.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
70
Diameter: 
R16

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear drum brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
no
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
no
no
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Hill hold control
Front passenger airbag deactivation system
Front 3-point ELR seatbelts with pretensioner, force limiter and height adjuster
Rear 3-point ELR seatbelts x 3
ISOFIX child seat anchorages x 2
Side impact protection beams
Radar Brake Support
Hill descent control
Emergency flat tyre repair kit
Security alarm
Remote central door locking
Deadlocks
Locking wheel bolts
Visible VIN
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt

Options

Packages: 
Quick Order Package 2GA
Quick Order Package 2BA
MOPAR Interior Appearance Group
MOPAR Electronics Group
Power Value Group
Quick Order Package 25A
MOPAR Trailer Tow Group
Exterior Options: 
ParkView Rear Back-Up Camera
17" x 6.5" Painted Aluminum Wheels
Interior Options: 
Uconnect 230 6CD/DVD/MP3
MOPAR Katzkin Leather Seats
Smoker's Group
Uconnect Voice Command w/Bluetooth

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Dark Slate Gray, leather
#494648
Dark Slate Gray/Light Pebble Beige, leather
#8E867D
Dark Slate Gray/Saddle Tan, leather
#AC876E