2005 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2009 Jeep Compass is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Compass (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Compass weights approximately 389 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Jeep Compass (220 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2009 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2009 Jeep Compass | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Civic | Compass |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |