Because you’re buying a Jeep, you’re clearly looking for a vehicle that’s as comfortable off the road as it is on the asphalt. For that, you’ll want to know the kind of power you’re looking at under the hood. The chart below goes over the different specifications of each powertrain available on the Jeep Compass and the Jeep Cherokee:

When it comes to your drivetrain, where your transmission sends power from the engine to the wheels, both Jeep SUVs come standard with front-wheel drive and offer available 4-wheel drive. That means you can choose between power going to only the front axle or to all wheels individually; it all comes down to what you want out of your Jeep SUV.

While having plenty of power is all well and good, you need room inside for the things you can’t pack in the trailer. Both the Jeep Compass and the Jeep Cherokee seat five riders—two in the front row and three in the rear row—and have plenty of space for all the people who want to come on your adventures.

The chart below outlines the interior dimensions of each SUV:

But what about suitcases, briefcases, and backpacks? If you go with the Jeep Cherokee, you’ll have 25.8 cubic feet of cargo space in the trunk and 54.7 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. If you choose the Jeep Compass, you’ll have 27.2 cubic feet in the trunk and 59.8 cubic feet when you fold down the second row.

Depending on your needs, either the Compass or the Cherokee will be better suited for your rides.

The most important features you’ll investigate are the ones that can help keep you and your family safe on the road. Since both the Compass and the Cherokee are produced by Jeep, they have similar standard and available driver-assistive systems. Standard systems on both models include: !

• Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking
• LaneSense® Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist
• Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path Detection

If you find yourself in many busy parking lots, then consider upgrading your Jeep to a trim with ParkSense® Rear Park Assist with Stop. This system can give drivers an audible cue when the vehicle is too close to an obstacle and can even apply the brakes to stop the vehicle if you don’t respond.

There’s also the available Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist with Full Stop system, which recognizes open parking spots and steers the vehicle into the spot while directing you to change gears, brake, and accelerate.