Jeep Compass 2011 2.4 4WD

Jeep Compass 2011 2.4 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Jeep Compass 2011 2.4 4WD has been produced from January, 2011 to January, 2013. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.4 litres, which produces power of 170 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Jeep Compass 2011 - 2013 version and torque 220 Nm (Newton metres) on 4500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 230 000 to 390 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Jeep Compass 2.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.3 litres.

Jeep Compass 2011 2.4 4WD has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and manual gearbox with 5 gears. It can have Freedom Drive I or II - an electronically controlled four-wheel drive system. Normally, the car has front-wheel drive, but if wheel slip is detected, it can automatically send up to 50% power to the rear wheels. The Freedom Drive I system is designed primarily for snow and similar conditions with limited traction. The Freedom Drive II version adds an off-road four-wheel drive mode, traction control, optimized engine and transmission performance for rock crawling, and hill descent control (not in EU editions).
Jeep Compass 2011 2.4 4WD accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 180 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Jeep Compass 2011 2.4 4WD in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 8.1 litres per 100km (12.3 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 51 litres or 13.47 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 780 kilometers on highway.

Jeep Compass safety

During safety testing Jeep Compass has obtained 2 stars from five, which means quite low safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Jeep Compass is evaluated with average rate 61 from 100, children safety: good mark - 76 from 100, for pedestrian protection Jeep Compass got 23 points from 100.
Jeep Compass safety equipment has been rated as low - 43 percents from 100.

With the same engine there is also Jeep Compass version with automatic gearbox (Jeep Compass 2011 2.4 4WD Automatic AT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 8.6 litres per 100 km.
Jeep Compass 2011

Jeep Compass 2011 2.4 4WD technical data

Model: Jeep Compass 2.4 4WD
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2011. January ... 2013. January 
Engine: 2359 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 187 g/km
Power: 170 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 220 NM ON 4500 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 180 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.1 (combined) 10.9 (urban) 6.4 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 51 litres (13.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.45m (length) 1.81m (width) 1.66m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters
Ground clearance: 205 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 328 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1269 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1890 kg

Jeep Compass 2011 2.4 4WD engine ED3

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 230,000 to 390,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 2360 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 88 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 97 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Jeep Compass 2011 2.4 4WD oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.3 litres (4.5 quarts)
Power 170 - 175 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 220 - 225 NM ON 4500 RPM
Engine manufacturer Dodge
Start of production (year) 2006
Duration of production 18 years
Engine also used on Jeep Patriot Dodge Caliber Dodge Avenger Chrysler Sebring and 3 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Jeep Compass crossover [2011 - 2013] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Jeep Compass 2011 2.0 2WD

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.6 seconds
Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 156 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Jeep Compass 2011 2.1 CRD 2WD

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.6 seconds

2.1 Diesel 136 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Jeep Compass 2011 2.4 4WD

Most powerfull petrol version (170 HP)

2.4 Petrol 170 HP 8.1 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Jeep Compass 2011 2.4 4WD Automatic

Most powerfull petrol version (170 HP)
Only version with automatic transmission

2.4 Petrol 170 HP 8.6 l/100km Automatic All wheel
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