2017 Jeep Compass FWD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2017 Jeep Compass FWD.

The 2017 Jeep Compass FWD has 4 model options: Automatic 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2017 Jeep Compass FWD Automatic 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD car class.

The 2017 Jeep Compass FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD car class.

The 2017 Jeep Compass FWD Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD car class.

The 2017 Jeep Compass FWD Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2017 Jeep Compass FWD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2017 Jeep Compass FWD is 24 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L232127
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L242226
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L252328
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L252330

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2017 Jeep Compass FWD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2017 Jeep Compass FWD is $2,575.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2017 Jeep Compass FWD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,375 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L$2,700spend $2,000 more
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,600spend $1,500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L$2,500spend $1,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,500spend $1,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2017 Jeep Compass FWD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2017 Jeep Compass FWD will consume in one year is 12 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L13
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L12

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2017 Jeep Compass FWD Emit?

The 2017 Jeep Compass FWD will emit an average of about 5,475,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 187 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2017 Jeep Compass FWD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2017 Jeep Compass FWD model options.

Automatic 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2017 Jeep Compass FWD Automatic 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,000
Fuel Cost$2,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO25,730,000
Trees Needed to Offset273
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2017 Jeep Compass FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO25,670,000
Trees Needed to Offset270
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2017 Jeep Compass FWD Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO25,295,000
Trees Needed to Offset252
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2017 Jeep Compass FWD Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO25,205,000
Trees Needed to Offset248
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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  • "2017 Jeep Compass FWD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/jeep/compass-fwd/2017.

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