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Exterior: Jeep spirit with practical off-roading
In terms of exterior style, the exterior styling of the Jeep Compass uses a large number of straight lines, which looks very powerful. The styling is very simple, using many classic elements of Jeep brand models. It can be said that the styling of the Jeep Compass not only expresses the hard-core off-road, but also inherits the brand's classics.
As for the Nissan X-Trail, although the body lines are not as simple as those of the Compass, straight or broken line styling elements are used throughout the body, making the vehicle look tough and masculine. Although not as obvious as the Jeep brand's features, the X-Trail has also developed its own style over several generations of models.
In terms of the front of the car, the Jeep Compass can best convey the brand's classic front face shape, with a 7-hole grille and simple round headlights on both sides, all of which are classic shapes in Jeep's heyday.
In terms of the Nissan X-Trail, the front of the car adopts an X-shaped shape, and the special-shaped headlights incorporate circular elements to alleviate the monotony of the front of the car. It is worth mentioning that X-Trail has set up auxiliary small lights in front of the roof rack, which is very helpful for outdoor driving at night, and the most important thing is to save the trouble of installation.
In terms of headlights, the headlights of the Jeep Compass are extremely simple in shape and have very simple functions, with no other role than lighting. The Nissan X-Trail's headlights are more abundant, with split high and low beam headlights, and the use of xenon material, but also incorporating the latest elements of LED daytime running lights, and the use of fixed headlight cleaning devices to ensure the stability of outdoor driving.
The side lines of the Jeep Compass also look very tough, and the fenders above the wheels are raised in a trapezoidal shape, which looks very tough. The body styling is also similar to that of the Jeep Commander, which also has a sense of brand heritage. The Nissan X-Trail looks thicker on the sides, mainly thanks to the thicker D-pillar. The rest of the body shapes do not have particularly prominent edges and corners, as if hiding the edge, appearing strong and restrained.
In terms of wheels, the Jeep Compass uses elegant 5-spoke wheels that complement the clean and tough body lines, and the tire size is 215/60R17; The Nissan X-Trail uses five sets of 10-spoke wheels, the wheel shape is quite angular, obviously suitable for off-road vehicles, and the tire size is 225/60R17, which is an improvement over the old model and has a slight advantage over the Jeep compass.
In terms of the rear, the rear of the Jeep Compass is still square and simple, and the shape is very tough, which is consistent with the shape of the whole vehicle. The elements of the rear of the Nissan X-Trail are very solid, giving people a sense of confidence that can withstand the challenges of harsh environments. It is worth mentioning that the tail lights of the Nissan X-Trail are narrow and high, which is more conducive to ensuring the cleanliness and illumination of the lights in the wind and sand environment, which is also a small detail that helps driving safety.
In terms of taillights, the taillights of the Jeep Compass and Nissan X-Trail do not take up tailgate space, but are placed on the body, which is more conducive to stability. However, the tail lights of the Jeep Compass do not have any advanced technology, in comparison, the tail lights of the Nissan X-Trail have a larger overall area and use a lot of LED materials, which have advantages in lighting speed and durability, which is a good choice.
Interior: Retro simplicity vs refined and practical
In terms of interior style, it is not enough to say that the Jeep Compass is similar to other models, not only the interior style, but also the styling is almost the same as the Jeep Compass, which is a simple and practical design style full of circular elements, and the open storage space in front of the passenger is particularly eye-catching. As for the Nissan X-Trail, the shape seems to be more decent, but the workmanship is fine, the materials are solid, the touch is excellent, and there are many ideas on some details, which are very practical, and we will talk about it in detail later.
In terms of steering wheel, the Jeep Compass adopts the same steering wheel as the Compass, which is wrapped in leather, has a good feel, has a set of control buttons such as function selection and cruise control, and the volume is adjusted behind the steering wheel. As for the Nissan X-Trail, the steering wheel shape is very avant-garde and functional, which is very in line with Nissan's style.
In terms of instrument panel, the Jeep Compass adopts a classic 4-panel instrument cluster, with two large central meters showing engine speed and vehicle speed, and small meters on both sides showing oil level and water temperature, which is simple and easy to read. The Nissan X-Trail's instrument cluster is somewhat similar to the style of the Volkswagen, with a combination of dual gauges and an LCD screen. The color scheme and information layout of the display are also quite similar to those of the Volkswagen series models, and they are rich in functions.
In terms of the center console, the Jeep Compass continues the habit of highly integrated American cars, with a central display that is rich and centralized, with only the air conditioning control knob and a few shortcut keys below. Compared with the Jeep Compass, the Nissan X-Trail has an additional entertainment system control area under the central display, and the number of buttons is also much more, and the air conditioning control knob and a small number of shortcut keys are also below.
Regarding the center display, although the Jeep has a large center screen and GPS navigation function, it does not have any parking assist function, not only does it not have a reversing camera, but also does not have a front and rear reversing radar. The Nissan X-Trail also does not have a reversing radar, but it has a surround-view image system composed of 4 cameras around the car body, which can clearly see the environment around the car body, which is very practical. However, the X-Trail does not have GPS navigation, and it seems that the configuration of both cars has room for improvement.
Space: Spacious ride vs convenient storage
Speaking of space, I have to mention the dimensions of the two cars first. The length, width and height (mm) of the Jeep compass were 4424 * 1808 * 1667, and the wheelbase is; The length, width and height (mm) of the Nissan X-Trail are 4635 * 1790 * 1785, and the wheelbase is. Aside from the width of the car, the X-Trail is a lap larger than the Jeep Compass. In terms of wheelbase, the difference between the two cars is very small.
In terms of front space, the 1.8-meter-tall driver has a comfortable space in the Jeep Guide by adjusting the seats to a comfortable position. The headroom is very generous, so you don't feel oppressed at all, and the surfaces that your arms can touch are soft materials, which is comfortable enough for long drives. The Nissan X-Trail, although it also does not affect the driver's riding experience, the headroom is not large, and sometimes it feels a little oppressive.
In terms of rear space, passengers who are about 1.8 meters tall benefit from the sunken roof support in the back row of the Jeep Compass, and there is plenty of headroom and legroom, which is commendable. In contrast, the Nissan X-Trail is constrained by the panoramic sunroof on the roof, which encroaches on the headroom in the rear. Passengers of the same height have the same limited headroom in the rear, which feels more oppressive, and the legroom is not as spacious as the Jeep guide, so the ride space is not as good as the former.
In terms of trunk space, the Jeep guide has a spacious and flat trunk space, and the official storage space is 536L, which is enough for daily use and travel; The Nissan X-Trail also has a flat floor, but due to the high floor, the storage space is not as large as that of the Compass.
However, the boot floor of the Nissan X-Trail is very unique, with two storage compartments under the removable floor, and the storage compartment on the right side also has a drawer with a removable partition, which is very practical.
In terms of space expansion, the rear seat backrests of the Jeep Compass and Nissan X-Trail can be folded down separately, and when folded down, they can be parallel to the trunk floor, which is very practical. It is worth mentioning that when extra space is needed, the Jeep Compass's passenger seat can also be folded down to further expand the space, while the Nissan X-Trail has an opening in the center armrest of the rear seat that leads to the trunk, making it easier to access items on the road. Overall, the Nissan X-Trail's storage space is more flexible and practical than that of the Jeep Compass.
Power & Transmission: Power transmission and all-wheel drive systems have their own advantages
In terms of engine, the Jeep Compass uses a 2.4-liter naturally aspirated engine with a maximum power of 170 hp and a maximum torque of 220 Nm thanks to the dual VVT variable valve timing function. The Nissan X-Trail uses a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine with a maximum power of 184 hp and a maximum torque of 227 Nm. In all fairness, the engine parameters of both cars are not weak, but for off-road vehicles weighing more than 1.5 tons, they can cope with daily driving, but in off-road environments, it will inevitably appear inadequate.
In terms of transmission, the Jeep guide uses a 6-speed manual gearbox, it is worth mentioning that this transmission operates as an in-line gearbox, and when switching to manual mode, you need to move the gear lever horizontally to achieve manual shifting, and if you want to switch back to automatic mode, you need to push the gear lever to the right and hold it, this special mode has not been seen on other brand models.
For Nissan X-Trail, the transmission is essentially a CVT continuously variable transmission, but Nissan has simulated 6 gears on its basis to meet consumers' pursuit of manual transmission. Of course, in some road conditions with low adhesion, it is also practical to force the use of higher gears.
In terms of suspension, the front suspension of Jeep Compass and Nissan X-Trail adopts MacPherson independent suspension + lateral stabilizer bar, which is more conducive to improving the stability of the body. In terms of rear suspension, both cars also use multi-link independent suspension with lateral stabilizer bars to improve the adhesion of tires when driving on roads with large drops, which can be regarded as a strengthening of the body carrying capacity of the two cars.
In terms of steering power, the Jeep Compass uses mechanical hydraulic power steering, while the Nissan X-Trail uses electronic power steering. Hydraulic power steering tends to be more stable and good for stability at high speeds, while electronic power steering is lighter and doesn't require much effort to steer at low speeds.
In terms of all-wheel drive systems, both the Jeep Compass and the Nissan X-Trail use a timely all-wheel drive system based on the central multi-plate clutch limited-slip differential. Although the names are quite magnificent, it is worth mentioning that both cars are equipped with a four-wheel drive locking function, and the Nissan X-Trail is also equipped with a steep hill descent function, which looks like it has more off-road potential.
As for the spare tire, both the Jeep Compass and the Nissan X-Trail have a spare tire placed under the trunk floor, which is quite unusual for an off-road vehicle. However, this has the advantage that it is easy to change the spare tire and keep it clean. In addition, the spare tires of both cars are not full-size, which is only suitable for emergency use when necessary, and is not suitable for long-term replacement.
Wraparound:
After the above comparison, it is not difficult for us to find that although the Jeep Compass is a model of the same level as the Jeep Compass, its exterior and interior are obviously more like a tribute to the classics, with its own unique styling, which is very suitable for expressing the owner's off-road spirit and unique taste. However, as a fully original imported model, in order to achieve such a low price, you can only give up some high configurations, but fortunately, the main functions of the Jeep Compass are still very comprehensive.
Nissan X-Trail's advantage lies in domestic production, and there can be a higher configuration at the same price, and the practical-first X-Trail is not afraid of the use of new technologies, LED daytime running lights, 360-degree surround view image and many other new configurations are available in X-Trail. However, when choosing some electronic equipment commonly equipped with models in the same price range, X-Trail seems to be a little hesitant, perhaps to make concessions to ensure stability when off-road.
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