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Powertrain

All of the 2.0L and 2.4L World Engines feature a heavy dose of high-tech:

  • Intake manifold and exhaust flow control valves
  • Dual overhead camshafts (DOHC)
  • Four valves per cylinder
  • Forged crankshaft and connecting rods
  • Aluminum block
  • Acoustic oil pan

Green Alert! The 2.4L DOHC 16V dVVT PZEV I-4 engine is one of the greenest cars on the planet. A Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV)][1] is a vehicle that meets Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) tailpipe emission standards and has zero evaporative emissions from its fuel system. It also features a 15-year (or least 150,000 mile) factory emissions warranty. Rejoice.

There are two available transaxles on Compass: a five-speed manual or second-generation Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT2) with AutoStick® that allows for either fully automatic shifting or driver-interactive manual control. Tap the gearshift left or right for complete control of six simulated stepped-gear ratios. Or just leave it in drive and let the advanced CVT2 transaxle handle the rest.

Feature Availability

Select model for specs
  • 2.4L World Engine with Five-Speed Manual Transmission[2]
  • 2.4L World Engine with CVT2 and AutoStick®
  • 2.0L World Engine with CVT2[3]
  • PZEV[1] World Engines
    • Available on:
      • Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) vehicles only.
  • Electronic Throttle Control
  • Dual Variable Valve Timing (dVVT)
    • Standard on:
      • 2.0L engines
      • 2.4L engines

  • 2.4L DOHC 16V VVT I-4 Engine

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  • 2.4L DOHC 16V VVT PZEV I-4 Engine

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  • Five-Speed Manual Transmission

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      The five-speed manual transaxle gets a remarkable 23 city / 28 highway miles per gallon[2] when harnessed to the 2.4L or 2.4L PZEV[1] World Engines.

  • 2.0L DOHC 16V VVT I-4

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  • Constant Velocity Transaxle (CVT2)

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  • Electronic Throttle Control

    Compass features Electronic Throttle Control (ETC), replacing the mechanical throttle linkage. ETC provides seamless and consistent engine response, improved fuel economy[2], and enhanced integration of vehicle systems — such as the transmission, variable camshaft timing, vehicle speed control and idle speed control.

  • Dual Variable Valve Timing

    The 2.4L and 2.0L World Engines feature dual Variable Valve Timing (dVVT) on both the intake and exhaust camshafts for better all-around performance. The electronically controlled timing produces more power, better fuel economy and smoother, quieter operation than engines without dual VVT. Smart.


*MSRP excludes tax. Starting at price refers to the base model, a more expensive model may be shown. Optional equipment may be shown. Pricing may change at any time without notification.
1

Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV) engine only available in CA, CT, ME, MA, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, VT and WA.
2

23 city / 28 hwy EPA estimated mpg with 2.4L engine and five-speed manual transmission, 4x2.
3

23 city / 27 hwy EPA estimated mpg with 2.0L engine and CVT2 transaxle, 4x2.

AutoStick is a registered trademark of Mr. Gasket, Inc.
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