2007 Jeep Compass vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2008 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jeep Compass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jeep Compass would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Compass. (180 HP @ 1750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Compass.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 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, 2008 Land Rover LR2 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover LR2. 2008 Land Rover LR2 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. 2008 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Compass | 2008 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | Compass | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2397 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |
