2007 Jeep Compass vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2007 Jeep Compass and 2007 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Compass. (180 HP @ 1750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Compass weights approximately 130 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Jeep Compass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester 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, 2007 Jeep Compass (488 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester. 2007 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2007 Jeep Compass has manual transmission. 2007 Jeep Compass will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Compass | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Jeep | Subaru |
| Model | Compass | Forester |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2397 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 60 L |
