If you pilot a 2016 Jeep Compass, your gas tank is one of two sizes. All two-wheel-drive Compasses boast 13.6-gallon gas tanks, while all four-wheel-drive Compasses feature 13.5-gallon tanks.
When you rumble up to the gas pump, it's helpful to know how much fuel your vehicle holds. Your owner's manual will have this information, but if you unceremoniously threw it out your window in a fit of pique while off-roading, not to worry!
How big is the gas tank on a 2016 Jeep Compass?
Depending on whether your Jeep is two- or four-wheel drive, your gas tank will hold either 13.5 or 13.6 gallons. Here’s how this shakes out over the 2016 Jeep Compass lineup:
How to check your 2016 Jeep Compass gas tank size
Even if you forget your gas tank’s capacity, there are a few foolproof ways to figure it out. Here are three simple methods:
That’s right, whip out your calculator and tape measure and get measuring. Multiply your tank’s length, width, and height. Then, divide that number by 231 (the number of cubic inches in a gallon). Presto, you’ve done it!
Check your owner’s manual
If you still have it (and didn’t use it to start a fire when camping in the backwoods), open your glovebox, grab the manual, blow the dust off it, and flip to the index or glossary. Look for a phrase such as fuel tank capacity,and you should find the information you seek.
Drive till empty, then fill it up
You can always just drive your Jeep Compass until the tank is completely empty (save for some fumes to get you to the gas station) and fill that tank up! The fuel pump won’t show you the exact amount of gas your tank is capable of holding, but it will be a decent approximation.
How to save on fuel costs in a Jeep Compass
The 2016 Jeep Compass gets 21 miles per gallon combined (city/highway)—a middle-of-the-road fuel rating for gas-powered cars of its time. With that knowledge in mind, you’re going to want to drive smartly to maximize your Compass’s fuel efficiency and keep your fuel bill as low as possible.
Here are some tips to keep fuel costs low:
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