2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2010 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2010 Jeep Compass is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Jeep Compass. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2010 Jeep Compass.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Jeep Compass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (252 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Compass. (191 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2010 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Colorado | Compass |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1656 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 51 L |
