2007 Jeep Compass vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Compass (180 HP @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1108 kg more than 2007 Jeep Compass.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jeep Compass | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
Model | Compass | Defender |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2397 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 60 L |