2007 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2013 Jeep Compass is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Compass (156 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Compass weights approximately 114 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Jeep Compass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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 (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2013 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Civic | Compass |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1394 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4448 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
