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Cupra Tavascan vs Jeep Compass
Selected trimV1Change trim353 mi · 77 kWh · £47,340
Selected trimAltitudeChange trim285 mi · 74 kWh · £36,999
At a glance
In this comparison, Cupra Tavascan leads on motorway range, family practicality and running costs, while the Jeep Compass leads on value for money.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Cupra Tavascan if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.9p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Jeep Compass if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Cupra Tavascan leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueJeep
Cupra
5.9
Jeep
6.6
Motorway RangeCupra
Cupra
7
Jeep
2.2
FamilyCupra
Cupra
8.4
Jeep
7.1
Charging
Cupra
4.6
Jeep
4.3
Too close to call
Cost Per MileCupra
Cupra
8.1
Jeep
1.3
City DrivingCupra
Cupra
4.6
Jeep
4.1
What each car does better
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Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Cupra TavascanV1 | Jeep CompassAltitude |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £47,340 | £36,999 (better) |
| Official range | 353 miles (better) | 285 miles |
| Boot space | 540 L | 550 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 28 min (better) | 35 min |
| 0-62 mph | 6.8 sec | Not available |
Size Comparison
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Length
Cupra Tavascan4,644mm
Jeep Compass4,550mm-94mm
Width
Cupra Tavascan1,861mm-39mm
Jeep Compass1,900mm
Height
Cupra Tavascan1,597mm-103mm
Jeep Compass1,700mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Cupra TavascanV1 | Jeep CompassAltitude |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,644 mm | 4,550 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,861 mm (better) | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,597 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 539 mm spare (better) | 500 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Cupra TavascanV1 | Jeep CompassAltitude |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 540 L | 550 L (better) |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Cupra Tavascan V1 |  Jeep Compass Altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.64m | 4.55m-94mm |
| Width | 1.86m | 1.90m+39mm |
| Height | 1.60m | 1.70m+103mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.77m | 2.80m+30mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 200mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 540L | 550L (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.9m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 2,178kg | 2,115kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 77kWh (better) | 74kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 353 mi (better) | 285 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 135kW | 160kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £47,340 | £36,999 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £47,340 (not eligible) | £35,499 (-£1,500) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2024+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Cupra TavascanV1 | Jeep CompassAltitude |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 353 miles (better) | 285 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 294 miles (better) | 193 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 28 min (better) | 35 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 135 kW | 160 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 189 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 77 kWh (better) | 74 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Not available | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Cupra TavascanV1 | Jeep CompassAltitude |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6.8 sec | Not available |
| Power | 210 kW (better) | 155 kW |
| Torque | 545 Nm (better) | 345 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
What the critics say
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Cupra Tavascan
V1
Jeep Compass
Altitude
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Cupra Tavascan V1
Tested 2024
Adult Occupant89%
Child Occupant86%
Vulnerable Road Users80%
Safety Assist79%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Jeep Compass Altitude
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant80%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users74%
Safety Assist66%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Cupra TavascanV1 | Jeep CompassAltitude |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | Not available |
Buying options
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Cupra Tavascan
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Jeep Compass
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Live used listings
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Cupra Tavascan
- £28,7032026Car360View
Jeep Compass
No active listings.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cupra Tavascan worth the extra £10,341 over the Jeep Compass?
The Cupra Tavascan costs £10,341 more than the Jeep Compass. For that premium it adds 68 miles more WLTP range and 55 kW more power. The Jeep Compass is not just cheaper - it also offers 25 kW faster peak rapid charging. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Cupra Tavascan comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Cupra Tavascan or the Jeep Compass?
The Jeep Compass is £10,341 cheaper to buy. The Cupra Tavascan is cheaper to charge, roughly £152 a year versus £208 for the Jeep Compass, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Jeep Compass comes out roughly £10,061 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Cupra Tavascan and Jeep Compass like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 294 miles for the Cupra Tavascan and 193 miles for the Jeep Compass - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Cupra Tavascan goes roughly 101 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 28-35 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Cupra Tavascan or the Jeep Compass?
The Cupra Tavascan is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 39 mm narrower than the Jeep Compass. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 539 mm of total clearance for the Cupra Tavascan and about 500 mm of total clearance for the Jeep Compass.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Cupra Tavascan or the Jeep Compass?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Cupra Tavascan and 84% for the Jeep Compass. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
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