What about the new Jeep Renegade? Overheard the guys at my local chevy dealer talking about it, seems like it could be a better competitor to the Trax
Chevrolet TRAX vs Jeep Compass
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The Compass was actually one of the first players in this segment, It was funny Jeep was laughed at innitially when the debuted the compass and patriot, now it seems all the cool kids want to play in this sand box!
Exterior Dimensions
Length
TRAX: 168.5 in
Compass: 175.1 in
Width (no mirrors)
TRAX: 69.9 in
Compass: 71.4 in
Height
TRAX: 65.9 in
Compass: 65 in
Wheelbase
TRAX: 100.6 in
Compass: 103.7 in
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room
TRAX: 54.1 in
Compass: 54.6 in
Front Hip Room
TRAX: 51.7 in
Compass: 52.3 in
Front Leg Room
TRAX: 40.8 in
Compass: 40.6 in
Front Head Room
TRAX: 39.6 in
Compass: 40.7 in
Rear Shoulder Room
TRAX: 52.80 in
Compass: 54 in
Rear Hip Room
TRAX: 50.20 in
Compass: 51 in
Rear Leg Room
TRAX: 35.80 in
Compass: 39.4 in
Rear Head Room
TRAX: 38.80 in
Compass: 39.9 in
Power Train
Engine
TRAX: 1.4L Turbo 4 cylinder
Compass: 2.4L 4 cylinder
Power
TRAX: 138 @ 4900
Compass: 172 @ 6000
Torque
TRAX: 148 @ 1850
Compass: 165 @ 4400
Orientation
TRAX: FWD (available AWD)
Compass: FWD (Available 4x4)
However one thing to consider is that the compass is an aged vehicle, however as it is outgoing currently healthy discounts can be had vs the new to US TRAX will likely be non negotiable for some time!
