Compare the2026 Hyundai Tucson HybridVS 2026 Jeep Compass

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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For enhanced safety, the front and rear seat shoulder belts of the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The Jeep Compass doesn’t offer pretensioners for its rear seat belts.

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid achieved a “Good” rating - the highest possible - in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, outperforming the Jeep Compass which scored only a “Marginal” in these critical safety features.

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The Tucson Hybrid Limited has standard Reverse Collision-Avoidance Assist that uses rear sensors to monitor for objects to the rear and automatically applies the brakes to prevent a collision. The Compass doesn’t offer backup collision prevention brakes.

Both the Tucson Hybrid and Compass have rear cross-traffic warning, but the Tucson Hybrid has Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The Compass’ Rear Cross Path Detection doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Tucson Hybrid and the Compass have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is safer than the Jeep Compass:

	Tucson Hybrid	Compass
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Side impacts caused 23% of all road fatalities in 2018, down from 29% in 2003, when the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety introduced its side barrier test. In order to continue improving vehicle safety, the IIHS has started using a more severe side impact test: 37 MPH (up from 31 MPH), with a 4189-pound barrier (up from 3300 pounds). The results of this newly developed test demonstrates that the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is much safer than the Compass:

	Tucson Hybrid	Compass
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	MARGINAL
Structure	GOOD	MARGINAL
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	121	189
Neck Tension	223 lbs.	268 lbs.
Neck Compression	-45 lbs.	22 lbs.
Torso	ACCEPTABLE	ACCEPTABLE
Shoulder Force	223 lbs.	245 lbs.
Pelvis	GOOD	POOR
Pelvis Force	759 lbs.	1517 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD
	Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	116	202
Neck Compression	-134 lbs.	223 lbs.
Torso	ACCEPTABLE	ACCEPTABLE
Shoulder Deflection	1.1 in	2.13 in
Shoulder Force	245 lbs.	491 lbs.
Torso Max Deflection	1.38 in	1.77 in
Torso Deflection Rate	5 MPH	14 MPH
Pelvis	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Pelvis Force	669 lbs.	937 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD

Instrumented handling tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and analysis of its dimensions indicate that the Tucson Hybrid, with its four-star roll-over rating, is 3% to 4.5% less likely to roll over than the Compass, which received a three-star rating.

The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid has achieved the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest rating of “Top Safety Pick Plus” for the 2026 model year. This distinction is based on its exceptional performance in IIHS’ rigorous battery of safety tests. Specifically, it earned a “Good” rating in the latest, more stringent moderate overlap front crash test, a “Good” result in the updated side impact test, a “Good” score in the revised pedestrian crash prevention test, and a “Good” score in the revised vehicle-to-vehicle crash prevention test. The Compass is not even a standard “Top Safety Pick” for 2026.

Warranty

The Tucson Hybrid comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Compass’ 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 2 years or 24,000 miles sooner.

Hyundai’s powertrain warranty covers the Tucson Hybrid 5 years and 40,000 miles longer than Jeep covers the Compass. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the Compass ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

The Tucson Hybrid’s corrosion warranty is 2 years longer than the Compass’ (7 vs. 5 years).

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Hyundai vehicles are better in initial quality than Jeep vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Hyundai third in initial quality, above the industry average. With 13 more problems per 100 vehicles, Jeep is ranked 11th.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Hyundai vehicles are more reliable than Jeep With 53 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Hyundai higher than Jeep.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2026 Auto Issue reports that Hyundai vehicles are more reliable than Jeep vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Hyundai 12 places higher in reliability than Jeep.

Engine

The Tucson Hybrid’s 1.6 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid produces 31 more horsepower (231 vs. 200) and 50 lbs.-ft. more torque (271 vs. 221) than the Compass’ 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

As tested in Motor Trend the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is faster than the Jeep Compass:

	Tucson Hybrid	Compass
Zero to 60 MPH	6.9 sec	8.1 sec
Quarter Mile	15.2 sec	16.2 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	93.1 MPH	87.5 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Tucson Hybrid gets better mileage than the Compass:

		MPG
Tucson Hybrid
	Blue 1.6 turbo 4-cyl. Hybrid	38 city/38 hwy
	1.6 turbo 4-cyl. Hybrid	36 city/37 hwy
Compass
	2.0 turbo 4-cyl.	23 city/31 hwy

Regenerative brakes improve the Tucson Hybrid’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Compass doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

The Tucson Hybrid has a standard locking fuel door which locks and unlocks with the power locks. The fuel filler door is not lockable on the Compass. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Tucson Hybrid’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Compass:

	Tucson Hybrid	Compass
Front Rotors	12.8 inches	12 inches
Rear Rotors	12 inches	11 inches

The Tucson Hybrid stops much shorter than the Compass:

	Tucson Hybrid	Compass
70 to 0 MPH	167 feet	195 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	122 feet	144 feet	Motor Trend
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	135 feet	151 feet	Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Tucson Hybrid has larger tires than the Compass (235/65R17 vs. 215/65R17).

Suspension and Handling

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Tucson Hybrid’s wheelbase is 4.7 inches longer than on the Compass (108.5 inches vs. 103.8 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Tucson Hybrid is 3 inches wider in the front and 3.7 inches wider in the rear than the track on the Compass.

The Tucson Hybrid Limited handles at .84 G’s, while the Compass pulls only .81 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Tucson Hybrid Limited executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2.7 seconds quicker than the Compass Trailhawk (26.9 seconds @ .66 average G’s vs. 29.6 seconds @ .53 average G’s).

For greater off-road capability the Tucson Hybrid has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Compass (8.3 vs. 8.1 inches), allowing the Tucson Hybrid to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Chassis

The front grille of the Tucson Hybrid uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Compass doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

Passenger Space

The Tucson Hybrid has 8.3 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Compass (107.9 vs. 99.6).

The Tucson Hybrid has .9 inches more front headroom, .2 inches more front legroom, .4 inches more front hip room, .9 inches more front shoulder room, 1 inch more rear headroom, 3 inches more rear legroom, 4.7 inches more rear hip room and .9 inches more rear shoulder room than the Compass.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Tucson Hybrid’s rear seats recline. The Compass’ rear seats don’t recline.

Cargo Capacity

The Tucson Hybrid has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Compass with its rear seat up (38.7 vs. 27.2 cubic feet). The Tucson Hybrid has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Compass with its rear seat folded (74.5 vs. 59.8 cubic feet).

Pulling a handle automatically lowers the Tucson Hybrid’s rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The Compass doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

Towing

The Tucson Hybrid’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Compass’ (2000 vs. 0 pounds).

Ergonomics

When two different drivers share the Tucson Hybrid Limited, the memory seats and mirrors make it convenient for both. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position and outside mirror angle. The Compass doesn’t offer a memory system.

The Tucson Hybrid Limited’s standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The Compass doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The Tucson Hybrid Limited has a standard heads-up display that projects speed in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Compass doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

On a hot day the Tucson Hybrid’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Compass can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

When the Tucson Hybrid Limited is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The Compass’ mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

Standard air-conditioned seats in the Tucson Hybrid Limited keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The Compass doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

The Tucson Hybrid has a standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. Dual zone air conditioning costs extra on the Compass.

Both the Tucson Hybrid and the Compass offer rear vents. For greater rear passenger comfort, the Tucson Hybrid has standard rear air conditioning vents to keep rear occupants cool in summer or warm in winter. The Compass doesn’t offer rear air conditioning vents, only heat vents.

The Tucson Hybrid Limited’s Remote Smart Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Smart Park Assist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The Compass doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, based on reliability, safety and performance. The Jeep Compass isn't recommended.

The Hyundai Tucson outsold the Jeep Compass by over two to one during 2025.

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