2007 Jeep Compass vs. 2007 Opel Tigra
To start off, both 2007 Jeep Compass and 2007 Opel Tigra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,397 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Compass (180 HP @ 1750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2007 Opel Tigra. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Compass weights approximately 471 kg more than 2007 Opel Tigra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Jeep Compass (488 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Tigra. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Compass | 2007 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | Jeep | Opel |
| Model | Compass | Tigra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2397 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 45 L |
