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Jeep Compass vs Smart #5
Selected trimAltitudeChange trim285 mi · 74 kWh · £36,999
At a glance
In this comparison, Jeep Compass leads on city driving, while the Smart #5 leads on family practicality and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Jeep Compass if...
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Smart #5 if...
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Smart #5 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Jeep
6.6
Smart
6.4
Too close to call
FamilySmart
Jeep
7.1
Smart
9
ChargingSmart
Jeep
4.3
Smart
5
City DrivingJeep
Jeep
4.1
Smart
3.2
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £36,999 (better) | £39,800 |
| Official range | 285 miles | 288 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 550 L | 630 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 35 min | 30 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | Not available | 6.9 sec |
Size Comparison
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Jeep Compass
Smart #5
Length
Jeep Compass4,550mm-145mm
Smart #54,695mm
Width
Jeep Compass1,900mm-20mm
Smart #51,920mm
Height
Jeep Compass1,700mm-5mm
Smart #51,705mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,550 mm | 4,695 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,900 mm (better) | 1,920 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,169 mm |
| Height | 1,700 mm | 1,705 mm |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 500 mm spare (better) | 480 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 550 L | 630 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1530 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 47 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 1,600 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Jeep Compass
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Smart #5
- Boot space of 630 L is bigger than 90% of SUVs we track.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Jeep Compass Altitude |  Smart #5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.55m | 4.70m+145mm |
| Width | 1.90m | 1.92m+20mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.17m |
| Height | 1.70m | 1.71m+5mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.80m | 2.90m+100mm |
| Ground Clearance | 200mm | 190mm-10mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 550L | 630L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1530L |
| Frunk | Not available | 47L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Kerb Weight | 2,115kg (better) | 2,200kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 1,600kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 74kWh | 76kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 285 mi | 288 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 160kW (better) | 150kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £36,999 (better) | £39,800 |
| Price after EV grant | £35,499 (-£1,500) | £39,800 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 285 miles | 288 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 193 miles | 202 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 35 min | 30 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 160 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 189 Wh/km | 185 Wh/km (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 74 kWh | 76 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 800V |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | Not available | 6.9 sec |
| Power | 155 kW | 250 kW (better) |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 373 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Jeep Compass
Altitude
6.6/10
average across 6 reviews
- Auto Express4/5
- Electrifying.com7/10
- DrivingElectric3.5/5
Smart #5
Pro
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Jeep Compass
All 3 videos
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Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
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)
Euro NCAP - Smart #5 Pro
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant88%
Child Occupant93%
Vulnerable Road Users84%
Safety Assist92%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
Buying options
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Jeep Compass
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Smart #5
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Smart #5 worth the extra £2,801 over the Jeep Compass?
The Smart #5 costs £2,801 more than the Jeep Compass. For that premium it adds 80 litres more boot space and 95 kW more power. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Smart #5 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Jeep Compass or the Smart #5?
The Jeep Compass is £2,801 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £200 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Jeep Compass comes out roughly £2,761 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Jeep Compass and Smart #5 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 193 miles for the Jeep Compass and 202 miles for the Smart #5 - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 30-35 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Jeep Compass or the Smart #5?
The two are within 20 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 500 mm of total clearance for the Jeep Compass and about 480 mm of total clearance for the Smart #5.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Jeep Compass or the Smart #5?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Jeep Compass and 90% for the Smart #5. That gives the Smart #5 a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Smart #5's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Jeep Compass's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .