2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Jeep Compass
To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Jeep Compass were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Compass. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Compass weights approximately 32 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 2008 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Compass 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, 2008 Jeep Compass (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2008 Jeep Compass | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Accord | Compass |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 51 L |