Jeep's 2026 Compass launched at the lower entry price, and every grade, or trim level, has all-wheel drive (AWD). Toyota's 2026 RAV4 Hybrid is rated for much higher EPA fuel economy and makes more power. Here in Western Pennsylvania, shoppers comparing compact SUVs often put these two side by side. The right fit comes down to which of those strengths matters more to you.
The Jeep Compass and the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid differ on launch price and drive, and on fuel economy, power and towing.
| What you're weighing | 2026 Jeep Compass | 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price at the entry point | Lower | Higher |
| All-wheel drive | Standard on every grade | On every grade; front-wheel drive also offered on the LE, SE and XLE Premium |
| EPA fuel economy | Lower | Much higher |
| Power | Less | More |
| Towing, all-wheel-drive versions | Higher than the RAV4 Hybrid LE | Higher than the Compass on the SE, XLE Premium, XSE, Limited and Woodland |
| Best fit | Shoppers who want all-wheel drive standard at the lower launch price | Shoppers who put fuel economy and power first, or who want the higher towing of most all-wheel-drive grades |
On the RAV4 Hybrid, both the drive choices and the towing rating change with the grade.
The 2026 Compass launched at $29,550 for the base model. Every 2026 RAV4 Hybrid grade launched higher than the Compass base model, whether with front-wheel or all-wheel drive.
| Model and grade | Front-wheel drive, MSRP at Launch | All-wheel drive, MSRP at Launch |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Jeep Compass, base model | Not offered | $29,550 |
| 2026 Jeep Compass Trailhawk | Not offered | $34,060 |
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid LE | $31,900 | $33,300 |
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE | $34,700 | $36,100 |
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE Premium | $36,100 | $37,500 |
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Woodland | Not offered | $39,900 |
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE | Not offered | $41,300 |
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited | Not offered | $43,300 |
All launch prices exclude the destination (delivery) charge. At launch, the all-wheel-drive RAV4 Hybrid LE came in $3,750 above the all-wheel-drive Compass base model. For the price of a specific Compass, check our Jeep Compass inventory, and for deals on new vehicles, see our new vehicle specials.
The Compass pairs a turbo four-cylinder with an 8-speed automatic. The RAV4 Hybrid pairs a 2.5L four-cylinder hybrid with an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT). Its horsepower is net combined output, counting the gas engine and electric power together.
| 2026 Jeep Compass | 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L turbo four-cylinder | 2.5L four-cylinder hybrid |
| Output | 200 hp | 226 hp (front-wheel drive) or 236 hp (all-wheel drive), net combined |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | ECVT |
| Drive | All-wheel drive on every grade | All-wheel drive on every grade; front-wheel drive also on the LE, SE and XLE Premium |
| EPA city/highway/combined mpg, all-wheel drive | 23/31/26 | LE and SE: 46/39/42 · XLE Premium: 45/38/41 · XSE and Limited: 43/37/41 · Woodland: 41/35/38 |
| EPA city/highway/combined mpg, front-wheel drive | Not offered | LE, SE and XLE Premium: 47/40/43 |
| Fuel | Regular | Regular |
On EPA combined ratings, the all-wheel-drive RAV4 Hybrid LE and SE come in 16 mpg higher than the Compass. The RAV4 Hybrid's EPA ratings run higher in the city than on the highway, while the Compass's run the other way, so the gap is widest in town.
Jeep's name for the Latitude's all-wheel drive is Jeep® Active Drive 4x4, with rear-axle disconnect. The Latitude also comes standard with Selec-Terrain Traction Management and its Auto, Snow and Sand/Mud modes. Toyota calls the RAV4 Hybrid's all-wheel drive Electronic On-Demand AWD.
Size and towing set these two SUVs apart.
| 2026 Jeep Compass | 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Overall length | 173.4 in | 181.0 in (182.0 in Woodland) |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 105.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in (8.6 in Trailhawk) | 8.1 in (8.5 in Woodland) |
| Cargo behind the rear seats | 27.2 cu ft (SAE) | 37.8 cu ft (36.6 cu ft Limited) |
| Cargo with the rear seats folded | 59.8 cu ft (SAE) | 70.4 cu ft |
| Fuel tank | 13.5 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Towing capacity, all-wheel drive | 2,000 lb | 1,750 lb (LE); 3,500 lb (SE, XLE Premium, XSE, Limited, Woodland) |
| Towing capacity, front-wheel drive | Not offered | 1,750 lb (LE, SE, XLE Premium) |
Jeep measures the Compass's cargo space to the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) standard, and Toyota states no standard for the RAV4 Hybrid's figures, so the two sets don't compare directly. Ground clearance is the same for both SUVs at the entry grades.
The RAV4 Hybrid's towing rating depends on the grade and drive. For hitching up, the Compass Trailhawk offers a Trailer Tow Group with a Class III hitch receiver plus a 4-pin wiring harness for trailer lights.
The 2026 Jeep Compass is rated 4 stars overall by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), on its 5-star scale. NHTSA has not published an overall rating for the 2026 Toyota RAV4. A missing rating is not a poor score. Ratings change as new tests are published. Check NHTSA.gov for the latest.
Both SUVs come standard with collision and pedestrian detection and with lane systems, under different names:
| 2026 Jeep Compass | 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Collision and pedestrian detection (standard on both) | Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking; Pedestrian/Cyclist Detection with Automatic Braking | Pre-Collision System w/ Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane systems (standard on both) | Active Lane Management System | Lane Departure Alert w/ Steering Assist; Lane Tracing Assist |
| Radar or adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go: standard on Limited and Trailhawk; on the Latitude in the Driver Assistance Group, which requires the Convenience Group | Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control w/ Eco Mode: standard on every grade |
| Road sign systems | Traffic Sign Recognition: in Driver Assist Group I on Limited and Trailhawk | Road Sign Assist: standard |
| Parking systems | ParkSense Rear Park Assist System: standard on Limited and Trailhawk | Front/Rear Parking Assist w/ Automatic Braking: available, standard on Woodland |
The RAV4 Hybrid's radar cruise control is standard from the LE up, while the Compass Latitude gets Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go only in the Driver Assistance Group.
The factory warranties on a new Compass and a new RAV4 Hybrid match on basic and powertrain coverage, and the RAV4 Hybrid adds coverage for its hybrid system.
| Coverage | 2026 Jeep Compass | 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | 3 years/36,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Hybrid system | Not applicable (gas only) | 8 years/100,000 miles |
The Compass grades differ in comfort, technology and trail equipment.
| Grade | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Latitude | Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel; rear window wiper, washer and defroster; fog and cornering lamps; 17-inch aluminum wheels on all-season tires; Uconnect® 5 with an 8.4-inch touchscreen; wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Limited | 18-inch Diamond-Cut aluminum wheels on all-season tires; McKinley leatherette seats; dual-zone automatic temperature control; a power 8-way driver seat; Uconnect 5 with a 10.1-inch touchscreen; remote start; Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go; ParkSense Rear Park Assist |
| Trailhawk | Jeep Active Drive Low 4x4 with 4-low mode; Trail Rated® off-road suspension; 17-inch wheels on all-terrain tires; a full-size spare; skid plates; tow hooks; Hill Descent Control; a power liftgate; Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go; ParkSense Rear Park Assist |
The Compass comes standard with Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Path Detection.
For trail driving, the Trailhawk's Jeep Active Drive Low 4x4 has a 20:1 crawl ratio, which is very low gearing for creeping over rough ground. Selec-Terrain's Rock Mode comes on the Trailhawk only.
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The Compass came in lower at launch. Its all-wheel-drive base model launched at $29,550, and the front-wheel-drive RAV4 Hybrid LE launched at $31,900, both excluding destination. Check our Compass listings for the price of a particular Compass.
Yes. All-wheel drive is standard on every 2026 Compass grade, with Jeep Active Drive 4x4 on the Latitude and Jeep Active Drive Low 4x4 on the Trailhawk. On the RAV4 Hybrid, the LE, SE and XLE Premium come in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, while the XSE, Limited and Woodland are all-wheel drive.
The RAV4 Hybrid does. With all-wheel drive, its LE and SE grades are EPA-rated at 42 mpg combined, while the all-wheel-drive Compass is rated at 26 mpg combined.
Most all-wheel-drive RAV4 Hybrid grades are rated for 3,500 lb, against 2,000 lb for the Compass. The exception is the RAV4 Hybrid LE, rated for 1,750 lb with all-wheel drive, below the Compass's 2,000 lb. Every front-wheel-drive RAV4 Hybrid is rated for 1,750 lb.
The two makers' figures can't settle it, because only Jeep states the standard it measures cargo space to. Toyota lists 37.8 cu ft behind the RAV4 Hybrid's rear seats (36.6 cu ft on the Limited) and 70.4 cu ft with them folded. Jeep lists 27.2 cu ft behind the Compass's rear seats and 59.8 cu ft with them folded, measured to the SAE standard.
NHTSA rates the 2026 Jeep Compass 4 stars overall. NHTSA has not published an overall rating for the 2026 Toyota RAV4. Ratings change as new tests are published. Check NHTSA.gov for the latest.
The RAV4 Hybrid and the Compass both carry 3 years/36,000 miles of basic coverage and 5 years/60,000 miles of powertrain coverage. Only the RAV4 Hybrid adds hybrid-system coverage, for 8 years/100,000 miles.
We sell the Compass new, but not the RAV4, so a new RAV4 won't be on our lot. You can drive a new RAV4 at a Toyota store. If you'd like to drive a Compass, request a test drive with us.
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