--- title: "2023 Jeep Compass Packs New Turbo-4 Making 100 HP More Than Last Year" description: "According to new EPA documents, the 2023 Jeep Compass will be getting a new engine with almost 100 more horsepower." date: "2022-11-21" modified: "2022-11-21" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/2023-jeep-compass-packs-new-turbo-4-making-100-hp-more-than-last-year" categories: - "Jeep News" - "News" - "News by Brand" --- # 2023 Jeep Compass Packs New Turbo-4 Making 100 HP More Than Last Year ![]() The 2023 [Jeep Compass](), Stellantis' small crossover, is getting a new engine to kick off the new year. Gone is the old 2.4-liter "Tigershark" four-cylinder, and a new 2.0-liter turbo-fourn will be in its place. That might sound like a downgrade at face value, but dig into the details and [the smaller, new engine]() actually packs more power and torque. *[Car and Driver ]()*found some details of the new engine in documents filed with federal regulators showing it will make almost 100 horsepower more than the outgoing engine. [Jeep's]() old Tigershark naturally aspirated four-cylinder only made 177 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque. That's well below the power figures from more modern rival engines, such as Ford's Ecoboost (250 horsepower) and Chevy's 2.0-liter turbo-four (228 horsepower). This new Compass engine, however, brings 270 horsepower and 295 pound-feet and will pair up with an eight-speed automatic. Judging by the EPA documents, it also seems the front-wheel drive Compass is gone, and all-wheel drive will be standard. ![]() The new engine is the same one that will power the Dodge Hornet and was supposed to power the Alfa Romeo Tonale before the latter dropped the new engine in favor of a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Though, it's unclear if Jeep and Dodge will eventually get the [Tonale's PHEV setup](), which is more powerful, more efficient, and comes with 30 miles of electric range. The new turbo-four engine will bump the 2023 Compass' starting price to $31,590, up from the 2022 all-wheel drive Compass' $30,380, which isn't too bad considering the ample power increase. We've reached out to Stellantis to see if there will be any other changes to the 2023 Compass to go along with the new engine and will update this when we get more info. But the Compass was facelifted already for the 2022 model year, so it's unlikely there will be even more significant changes for next year. *Got a tip? Send it in to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()