2022 Jeep Compass vs 2022 Toyota Sienna

The 2022 Jeep Compass received exterior styling updates and new wheel designs, but it retained much of its look from the 2017 redesign. The High Altitude test vehicle featured appealing 19-inch multi-spoke wheels with a dark sparkly finish that matched the paint, giving it an upscale, albeit small, Jeep appearance. Inside, the Compass High Altitude impressed with a new dashboard design, updated digital instrumentation, and infotainment systems. Soft-touch surfaces, luxury-grade leather seats, and added sound deadening contributed to a sophisticated cabin feel.

The 2022 Toyota Sienna, continuing from its 2021 redesign, aimed to blend SUV style with minivan functionality. It featured a macho front end and re-engineered door hinges to conceal the slider channel, giving it a more assertive profile. The interior avoided a minivan feel with an uncluttered design and ample storage. The second and third rows offered roomy seating, with available captain’s chairs and a spacious three-across bench in the third row. The third row could easily store away into the floor, and the second-row seats slid up to 25 inches for easy access.

The 2022 Jeep Compass came with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine producing 177 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 172 pound-feet of torque at 3,900 rpm. Despite its "Tigershark" name, the engine lacked acceleration power, making it feel sluggish, especially at high altitudes. The nine-speed automatic transmission, paired with AWD, aimed to maximize fuel efficiency but often felt busy and unrewarding. The Compass averaged 23.8 mpg in combined driving, slightly below the EPA's 25 mpg estimate. With 8.1 inches of ground clearance, the Compass handled light off-roading well, but its driving dynamics needed improvement.

The 2022 Toyota Sienna featured a hybrid powertrain with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors, producing a combined 243 horsepower. FWD was standard, with AWD available on all trims. The AWD system added a separate electric motor for the rear wheels, simplifying the design. The Sienna used a CVT for smooth and efficient power delivery, with selectable drive modes (Normal, EV, Eco, and Sport). The Sienna's handling was surprisingly good for a minivan, thanks to its TNGA platform. The EPA rated the FWD Sienna at 36 mpg combined and the AWD model at 35 mpg combined, making it highly fuel-efficient.

The 2022 Jeep Compass offered a spacious interior for four adults and their luggage. The High Altitude trim featured eight-way power-adjustable front seats with heating and ventilation, a heated steering wheel, and heated rear seats. The redesigned dashboard and new Uconnect 5 infotainment system improved the cabin's perceived quality. The Compass provided 27.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seat and 59.8 cubic feet with the rear seat folded down, surpassing the more expensive Cherokee model.

The 2022 Toyota Sienna excelled in cargo capacity and versatility. It could carry a full 4x8 sheet of plywood with the tailgate closed. Cargo measurements were 33.5 cubic feet behind the third row, 75.2 cubic feet behind the second row, and 101 cubic feet behind the first row. The Sienna also had a 3,500-pound towing capacity. The third-row bench easily stored away into the floor, and each row had ample storage and cupholders. Power-operated sliding doors and tailgate with foot-motion triggers added convenience for families.

The 2022 Jeep Compass featured the new Uconnect 5 infotainment system, which was five times faster than the previous version. An 8.4-inch touchscreen was standard, with a 10.1-inch upgrade available. The system supported wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, and over-the-air updates. Additional options included a navigation system, WiFi hotspot, and a nine-speaker Alpine premium sound system. The voice recognition system was fast and accurate but had some limitations in finding specific locations.

The 2022 Toyota Sienna came with a 9-inch touchscreen standard across all trims, featuring Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, and SiriusXM. However, it lacked wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Sienna offered a one-year trial of Safety Connect and Remote Connect, a 10-year trial of Service Connect, and a three-month trial of AT&T WiFi Connect. Higher trims included a 12-speaker JBL audio system and a rear-seat entertainment system with an 11.6-inch display. A head-up display and digital rearview mirror were available on top trims, enhancing safety and convenience.

The 2022 Jeep Compass improved its safety features, including forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. Highway Assist, combining adaptive cruise control and lane-centering, was set to be added later. However, the lane-keep assist was overly insistent at lower speeds, and the forward-collision warning system occasionally gave false positives. The NHTSA rollover resistance rating was three stars, and headlight performance needed improvement based on previous IIHS scores.

The 2022 Toyota Sienna received a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the IIHS and a five-star rating from the NHTSA. The standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 suite included adaptive cruise control, Lane Tracing Assist, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, automatic high beams, and traffic sign recognition. The Sienna also had 10 airbags, multiple LATCH connectors, a rear-seat reminder system, tire-pressure monitoring, and an inflator kit. A spare tire was available, mounted in the cargo space for convenience.