It is powered by a standard 2.0L Turbo I4 engine producing 200 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic. For buyers considering the Jeep Compass, that matters because it affects how easy the car is to live with, whether for commuting, family use, long-distance driving or ownership costs. The useful way to read this is not as an isolated specification, but as a clue to how the car will feel in real daily use.