2000 Mazda Protege vs. 2013 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2013 Jeep Compass is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Protege. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Protege would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Compass (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Protege. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Protege. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Protege weights approximately 265 kg more than 2013 Jeep Compass.
Because 2013 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mazda Protege. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Compass will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Jeep Compass (224 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Protege. (164 Nm). This means 2013 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Protege.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Protege | 2013 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Mazda | Jeep |
| Model | Protege | Compass |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 97 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4448 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2634 mm |
