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Volkswagen Golf vs Jeep Compass

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Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Golf

$35,898 - $97,990

2023 price

Jeep Compass
Jeep Compass

$23,990 - $54,950

2022 price

Summary

2023 Volkswagen Golf
2022 Jeep Compass
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 2.0L

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
-

Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
7.0L/100km (combined)

6.9L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Too much road noise
  • Annoying touchscreen
  • Pricey

  • Overall drive experience
  • Badly executed driver assist systems
  • Poor value for money
2023 Volkswagen Golf Summary

In a world where hatchbacks are being cancelled left, right and centre, it was super refreshing to get into the Volkswagen Golf GTI hot-hatch recently.

I’d driven other Mk 8 Golf models including the R flagship wagon, but this was my go in the car I’d long considered to be the best Golf for the money.

But with prices continuously cruising north - this car is now a $54,990 prospect before on-road costs - does it still make dollars and sense? And what’s it like to live with in the daily grind?

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2022 Jeep Compass Summary

The Jeep Compass is something of a unicorn among the long list of small SUVs sold in Australia. It is now the only model in either the light or small-SUV category that is available with a diesel engine.

That diesel is found under the bonnet of just one variant – the rugged Trailhawk which is also the flagship of the range.

Aside from Suzuki’s adorable Jimny light SUV, the Compass Trailhawk is the only small SUV with some off-road ability.

After going on sale in Australia in late 2017, the second-generation Compass was overhauled as part of a mid-life update in 2021. Aside from subtle styling tweaks, the biggest change was a new multimedia system.

Has Jeep done enough to lift the Compass from an also-ran to a model that buyers should consider, or was the update too little, too late?

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