If you are choosing between a 2027 Jeep Compass and a Hyundai Tucson, the Compass gives you a Trailhawk built for rough ground and a strong standard engine, while the Tucson is rated to tow more on its 2.5L models and offers hybrid and plug in hybrid choices. The Jeep Compass vs Hyundai Tucson decision comes down to how rough your roads get, what you pull and how much you care about fuel. To see what we have listed now, browse new Jeep Compass inventory at Dunn Ram Trucks.
Our Tucson figures come from Hyundai Canada's Tucson page as we read it on November 4, 2026. That page lists the 2026 model, so every Tucson figure here is a 2026 figure, the latest that page publishes. Our Jeep Compass fuel economy guide covers the Compass ratings in detail.
Key Takeaways
- The verdict: buy the 2027 Compass for a Trailhawk on rough ground and a strong standard engine, and buy the 2026 Tucson for towing on the 2.5L or for a hybrid.
- The Trailhawk is the Compass for rough ground: Jeep Canada's 2027 capability page names it the only Compass with the Jeep Active Drive Lock 4x4 System and Rock Mode, and lists 21.8 cm (8.6 inches) of ground clearance on it.
- The Compass leads its class on standard power: Stellantis Canada lists best in class standard horsepower and torque for the 2027 Compass, at 200 hp and 221 lb ft, among compact utility vehicles without a hybrid or electric drive.
- The Tucson tows more on the 2.5L: Hyundai Canada says 2026 Tucson models with the 2.5L can tow up to 3,500 lb, against the Compass at 907 kg (2,000 lb) when properly equipped.
- The Tucson offers hybrids: Hyundai Canada lists a Hybrid and a Plug in Hybrid for 2026; the 2027 Compass sources we read list only the 2.0L turbo four.
Jeep Compass vs Hyundai Tucson Side by Side
| What You Compare | 2027 Jeep Compass | 2026 Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrains | 2.0L turbo four, 200 hp and 221 lb ft, eight speed automatic | 2.5L with an eight speed automatic; Hybrid and Plug in Hybrid with a six speed automatic; the Plug in Hybrid at 268 hp and 271 lb ft |
| Off road model | Trailhawk, with the Jeep Active Drive Lock 4x4 System and Rock Mode | No figure printed on the page we read |
| Maximum towing | 907 kg (2,000 lb) when properly equipped | Up to 3,500 lb (about 1,588 kg) with the 2.5L; up to 2,000 lb (about 907 kg) for the Hybrid and Plug in Hybrid |
| Fuel, combined | 9.7 L/100 km (Stellantis Canada's 2027 EnerGuide rating; Natural Resources Canada lists 8.9 for the 2026 Compass 4X4) | 6.7 L/100 km for the 2026 Tucson Hybrid, which Hyundai Canada gives as the NRCan rating |
Each Compass figure is credited to its Stellantis Canada, Jeep Canada or Natural Resources Canada source in the sections below. Every Tucson cell comes from Hyundai Canada's page for the 2026 model, which prints towing in pounds only, so the kilograms are our conversion. Ask our team to confirm any rating for the exact Compass you are looking at.
Where the Compass Wins
A Trailhawk Built for Rough Ground
Jeep Canada's 2027 capability page calls the Trailhawk the only Compass equipped with the Jeep Active Drive Lock 4x4 System and Rock Mode. Stellantis Canada's October 27, 2026, release credits the Compass with best in class capability with the Trailhawk and a class exclusive two speed PTU (power transfer unit).
The same capability page lists 21.8 cm (8.6 inches) of ground clearance on the Trailhawk and 20.5 cm (8.1 inches) on the other models. It rates the Trailhawk to ford up to 48.3 cm (19 inches) of water, and warns never to try a crossing unless the depth is known and within the vehicle's rating. Hyundai Canada's Tucson page, as we read it, prints no ground clearance or fording figure to set beside those.
That is the hardware for the ground a Manitoba winter leaves around Portage la Prairie: a drifted acreage lane after a north wind, or frozen ruts on a field approach off a grid road.
A Strong Standard Engine
Stellantis Canada's October 27, 2026, release gives the 2027 Compass best in class standard horsepower at 200 hp and best in class standard torque at 221 lb ft. Jeep Canada's 2027 capability page bases those class claims on compact utility vehicles, excluding plug in hybrid, mild hybrid, hybrid and electric entrants, and pairs the 2.0 litre turbocharged four with an eight speed automatic. Hyundai Canada's page shows up to 187 hp at 6,100 rpm in its spec summary without naming the powertrain it belongs to, so we set the Compass figure against the class claim only.
On the Trans-Canada Highway between Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg, that torque is what you lean on when you pull out to pass a grain truck in a crosswind.
Where the Tucson Wins
Higher Towing on the 2.5L
Hyundai Canada says 2026 Tucson models equipped with the 2.5L can tow up to 3,500 lb, about 1,588 kg by our conversion. Jeep Canada's 2027 capability page rates the Compass at 907 kg (2,000 lb) when properly equipped. Hyundai Canada rates the 2026 Tucson Hybrid and Plug in Hybrid at up to 2,000 lb, the same figure as the Compass.
If a utility trailer or a small boat for summer weekends at Lake Manitoba is part of the plan, weigh it loaded and compare that number with the rating for the exact vehicle before you choose.
Hybrid and Plug in Hybrid Choices
Hyundai Canada lists three powertrains for the 2026 Tucson: the 2.5L, a Hybrid and a Plug in Hybrid. It says the Plug in Hybrid makes 268 hp and 271 lb ft, and gives it an all electric range of 51 kilometres from a 13.8 kWh battery. The 2027 Compass sources we read, Stellantis Canada's October 27, 2026, release and Jeep Canada's 2027 capability page, list the 2.0L turbo four and no hybrid Compass.
Lower Fuel Use on the Hybrid
Hyundai Canada gives the 2026 Tucson Hybrid a combined 6.7 L/100 km, which it says is the NRCan rating. Stellantis Canada's 2027 Compass specifications give it EnerGuide ratings of 11.0 L/100 km city, 8.1 highway and 9.7 combined. Natural Resources Canada's 2026 ratings give the 2026 Compass 4X4 8.9 combined.
Living With Either One in a Manitoba Winter
Gravel and grid roads. Stellantis Canada's 2027 product information lists a 4x4 system with a disconnecting rear axle on the Compass Sport, the entry trim. On a graded grid road outside Portage la Prairie, four wheel drive helps on loose gravel and washboard, taken slowly. The Trailhawk's 21.8 cm of clearance earns its place when the gravel turns to frozen ruts. On a Tucson, ask the selling dealer which drive system the exact vehicle carries.
Cold starts. Stellantis Canada's 2027 product information lists heated front seats on the Compass Sport, which helps on a minus 30 morning before the cabin warms. For a block heater, check the window sticker of the Compass you are looking at. Our service department installs block heaters, so you can book a block heater installation if the Compass you choose does not have one.
Winter tires. Whatever drive system you choose, winter tires are what help it stop and steer on ice and packed snow, as our post on winter tires with four wheel drive explains. We are a participating retailer in the MPI Winter Tire Program. Manitoba Public Insurance's September 4, 2026, release says "only manufacturer designated winter tires that display the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol will be eligible", and Manitoba Public Insurance sets who qualifies. As of October 1, 2026, all weather and all season tires no longer qualify, even with the mountain snowflake mark. Our MPI Winter Tire Program explainer covers the rest.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the 2027 Jeep Compass if your week is the Trans-Canada to Winnipeg, cold mornings in Portage la Prairie and graded grid roads, and you want 200 hp and 221 lb ft from the standard engine. Pick the Compass Trailhawk if a field approach or a drifted acreage lane is part of that week, for its Active Drive Lock system, Rock Mode and 21.8 cm of ground clearance.
Buy the 2026 Hyundai Tucson if your trailer weighs more than the Compass is rated to pull, since Hyundai Canada lists up to 3,500 lb on the 2.5L models, or if a hybrid or a plug in hybrid matters more to you than off road hardware.
If you are still weighing compact SUVs, our Jeep Compass vs Toyota RAV4 comparison sets the Compass against another rival.
FAQs
Is the Jeep Compass more powerful than the Hyundai Tucson?
Against the standard engines, Stellantis Canada says the 2027 Compass leads its class at 200 hp and 221 lb ft, among compact utility vehicles without a hybrid or electric drive. Hyundai Canada's page shows up to 187 hp in its spec summary without naming the powertrain, and it lists the 2026 Tucson Plug in Hybrid at 268 hp and 271 lb ft.
Which tows more, the Jeep Compass or the Hyundai Tucson?
The Tucson with the 2.5L. Hyundai Canada says those 2026 models can tow up to 3,500 lb, about 1,588 kg by our conversion, and rates the Hybrid and Plug in Hybrid at up to 2,000 lb. Jeep Canada's 2027 capability page rates the Compass at 907 kg (2,000 lb) when properly equipped.
Does the Jeep Compass come as a hybrid like the Tucson?
No. The 2027 Compass sources we read, Stellantis Canada's release and Jeep Canada's 2027 capability page, list the 2.0L turbo four and no hybrid Compass. Hyundai Canada lists a Hybrid and a Plug in Hybrid for the 2026 Tucson.
Is there a new Jeep Compass for sale near Portage la Prairie or Winnipeg?
Our new Jeep Compass inventory page shows any Compass we have listed at Dunn Ram Trucks in Portage la Prairie. If the trim you want is not listed when you look, ask our team whether a 2027 Compass can be ordered for you. We deliver anywhere in Manitoba with road access; ask our team about the details.
The Bottom Line
The 2027 Jeep Compass brings a Trailhawk with the Active Drive Lock system and Rock Mode, and a standard engine that leads its class at 200 hp and 221 lb ft; the 2026 Hyundai Tucson brings higher towing on the 2.5L and hybrid choices. These Compass figures are for the 2027 model year, so if the Compass you look at is a 2026, its window sticker is the final word on how it was built.
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Tyler Dunn, Dunn Ram Trucks, Portage la Prairie
