2021 Jeep Compass towing capacity
Max tow rating
2,000lb
- Sport 4WD, 2.4L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 2,000 lb.
- Rank 95 of 127 SUVs (2021).
Trailer check
Yes. 1,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 2,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 1,600 lb
- Margin
- 400 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- I, up to 2,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 48% of 3,327 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 15-20 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 2,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 1,600 lb
- Hitch class at max
- I, up to 2,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | No |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 2,000 lb: Sport 4WD, $25,995.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 925 lb | 4,252 lb | 3,327 lb | $25,995 |
| Freedom 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 925 lb | 4,252 lb | 3,327 lb | $25,995 |
| Altitude 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 925 lb | 4,252 lb | 3,327 lb | $27,925 |
| Latitude 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 925 lb | 4,252 lb | 3,327 lb | $27,925 |
| 80th Anniversary Edition 4WD | N/A | 4WD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,327 lb | $29,895 |
| 80th Anniversary 4x4 | 2.4L | 4WD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,327 lb | $30,195 |
| 80th Spec Edition 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 925 lb | 4,252 lb | 3,327 lb | $30,195 |
| Limited 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 925 lb | 4,252 lb | 3,327 lb | $31,395 |
| Trailhawk 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 925 lb | 4,558 lb | 3,633 lb | $31,395 |
No rating listed: 6 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2010: 2,000 lb to 1,000 lb.
- Changed in 2011: 1,000 lb to 2,000 lb.
- Changed in 2012: 2,000 lb to 1,000 lb.
- Changed in 2014: 1,000 lb to 2,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 7,200 lb | SRT 4WD | $70,995 to $71,270 |
| Jeep Compass (this car) | 2,000 lb | Sport 4WD | $25,995 |
| Chevrolet Equinox | 1,500 lb | L FWD | $23,800 |
| Honda CR-V | 1,500 lb | LX 2WD | $25,350 |
| Nissan Rogue | 1,350 lb | FWD S | $26,050 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree