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Jeep Compass vs Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric
Selected trimAltitudeChange trim285 mi · 74 kWh · £36,999
At a glance
In this comparison, Jeep Compass leads on value for money, family practicality and charging speed, while the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric counters with the lowest price.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Jeep Compass if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Jeep Compass wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueJeep
Jeep
6.6
Vauxhall
5
FamilyJeep
Jeep
7.1
Vauxhall
3.4
ChargingJeep
Jeep
4.3
Vauxhall
3.1
City DrivingJeep
Jeep
4.1
Vauxhall
1.6
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Jeep Compass
Altitude
- 72 miles more WLTP range
- 60 kW faster rapid charging
- 10 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
- 55 kW more power
- 53 Wh/km more efficient
Key specifications
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| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | Vauxhall Vivaro Life ElectricCombi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £36,999 | £36,900 (better) |
| Official range | 285 miles (better) | 213 miles |
| Boot space | 550 L | Not available |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 35 min (better) | 45 min |
| 0-62 mph | Not available | 14.3 sec |
Size Comparison
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Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric
Length
Jeep Compass4,550mm-431mm
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric4,981mm
Width
Jeep Compass1,900mm-20mm
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric1,920mm
Height
Jeep Compass1,700mm-235mm
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric1,935mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | Vauxhall Vivaro Life ElectricCombi |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,550 mm | 4,981 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,900 mm (better) | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,700 mm | 1,935 mm |
| Turning circle | Not available | 12.4 m |
| 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 | Vauxhall Vivaro Life ElectricCombi |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 9 (better) |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 550 L | Not available |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Jeep Compass Altitude |  Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric Combi |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.55m | 4.98m+431mm |
| Width | 1.90m | 1.92m+20mm |
| Height | 1.70m | 1.94m+235mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.80m | Not available |
| Ground Clearance | 200mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 550L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 9 (better) |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 12.4m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,115kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 74kWh | 75kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 285 mi (better) | 213 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 160kW (better) | 100kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £36,999 | £36,900 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £35,499 (-£1,500) | £35,400 (-£1,500) (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | MPV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2024+ |
* Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric: Euro NCAP tested the platform under the 2015 protocol but the result page has since been retired. No current published rating.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | Vauxhall Vivaro Life ElectricCombi |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 285 miles (better) | 213 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 193 miles (better) | 152 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 35 min (better) | 45 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 160 kW (better) | 100 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 189 Wh/km (better) | 242 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 74 kWh | 75 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | Vauxhall Vivaro Life ElectricCombi |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | Not available | 14.3 sec |
| Power | 155 kW (better) | 100 kW |
| Torque | 345 Nm (better) | 260 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
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
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric
Combi
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Jeep Compass
All 3 videos
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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 - Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric Combi
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric Combi
Euro NCAP tested the platform under the 2015 protocol but the result page has since been retired. No current published rating.
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | Vauxhall Vivaro Life ElectricCombi |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Jeep Compass
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Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Jeep Compass or the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric?
The Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric is £99 cheaper to buy. The Jeep Compass is cheaper to charge, roughly £208 a year versus £264 for the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the two land within £181 of each other - effectively the same to own. 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 Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 193 miles for the Jeep Compass and 152 miles for the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Jeep Compass goes roughly 40 miles further between charging stops. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 35 minutes in the Jeep Compass and 45 in the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric, so the Jeep Compass loses less time at each stop. That makes the Jeep Compass the stronger long-distance car.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Jeep Compass or the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric?
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 Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Jeep Compass or the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Jeep Compass and 84% for the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .